Moving to Bahrain from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
BH
8.1

San Marino performs better than Bahrain across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
BH
8.4

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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

SM
36.2
BH
18.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
BH
100.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain 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%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
BH
$57,600

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahrain 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
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
BH
10.2

San Marino performs better than Bahrain across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting San Marino

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Bahrain across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM BH
Population 34,682 1,540,558
Currency Euro (€) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Italian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999