Moving to San Marino from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
SM
60.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
6.9
SM
36.2

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
SM
$65,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
SM
6.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Palau

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

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: 36.2 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?

San Marino performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Palau?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 17.8 in Palau. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW SM
Population 21,695 34,682
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Palauan Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +378
Time zones 1 1