Moving to Chile from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
CL
10.3

San Marino performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
CL
31.7

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
CL
22.7

San Marino performs better than Chile 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%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$65,700
CL
$29,500

San Marino performs better than Chile 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
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
CL
6.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Chile 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 Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Chile

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

Chile passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Chile safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to San Marino?

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM CL
Population 34,682 18,430,408
Currency Euro (€) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages Italian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 131