Moving to Bulgaria from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
4 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in San Marino live in Bulgaria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bulgaria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
BG
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
BG
8.4

San Marino performs better than Bulgaria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
BG
$2,970
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
BG
49.0

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria 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
BG
35.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
BG
75.0%

San Marino performs better than Bulgaria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
BG
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
BG
$33,300

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Bulgaria 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
BG
75.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
BG
8.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bulgaria: 35.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bulgaria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bulgaria safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Bulgaria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bulgaria is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bulgaria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 49.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Bulgaria, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Bulgaria scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM BG
Population 34,682 6,873,253
Currency Euro (€) Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Languages Italian Bulgarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +359
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112