Moving to San Marino from Maldives

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maldives to San Marino? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Maldives to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
SM
5.9

Maldives generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MV
22.4
SM
46.3

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
19.6
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MV
85.2%
SM
97.3%

San Marino performs significantly better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$14,615
SM
$59,871

Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MV
81.3 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
4.7
SM
1.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021). How we calculate this

Can you move from Maldives to San Marino?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives and San Marino. To live, work, or study long-term in San Marino, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check San Marino's immigration authority.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from San Marino?

Connectivity is usually fine (San Marino: 35.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does San Marino offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is San Marino safe for expats?

Maldives generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Maldives?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 22.4 in Maldives. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV SM
Population 529,676 34,109
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Euro (€)
Languages Maldivian Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +378
Time zones 1 1