Moving to Cyprus from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
CY
3.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
CY
91.0%

Cyprus performs significantly better than San Marino 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
CY
$50,600

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
CY
8.4

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to San Marino?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM CY
Population 34,682 1,295,102
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112