Moving to Austria from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from San Marino to Austria.

Moved in 2022
3 ↑ 50% vs 2021

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

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
AT
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
AT
4.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
AT
$8,250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
AT
55.1

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria 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
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
AT
93.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria 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%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
AT
$64,600

Austria performs significantly better than San Marino across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
AT
3.2

Austria 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 Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Austria 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

San Marino generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Austria compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in health coverage index. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Austria?

The official language in Austria is German. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM AT
Population 34,682 8,913,088
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112