Moving to Barbados from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino to Barbados, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
BB
7.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
BB
10.0

San Marino performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
BB
$1,153
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
BB
29.6

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
BB
37.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
BB
70.4%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Barbados leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
BB
6.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
BB
$28,365

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
BB
76.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
BB
9.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2014–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Barbados 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 Barbados?

With 37.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Barbados 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 Barbados.

Is Barbados safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Barbados is 7.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Barbados leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Barbados, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Barbados scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Barbados?

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

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At a Glance

SM BB
Population 34,109 282,623
Currency Euro (€) Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
Languages Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +1246
Time zones 1 1