Moving to Australia from San Marino

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from San Marino to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from San Marino to Australia, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2017
3

people moved from San Marino to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How San Marino and Australia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
AU
4.5

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
AU
39.8

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in health coverage index.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
AU
35.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
AU
96.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Australia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
AU
$59,500

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
AU
3.0

Australia generally does better on family life, though San Marino leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Australia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
San Marino passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting San Marino

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

With 35.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Australia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in San Marino and Australia.

Is Australia safe for expats?

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in health coverage index. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM AU
Population 34,682 26,141,369
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000