Moving to Greece from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from San Marino to Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2010
1 ↓ 80% vs 2005

people born in San Marino live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
GR
7.3

San Marino performs better than Greece across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in health coverage index.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
GR
78.0%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
GR
$36,300

San Marino performs better than Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
GR
3.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Greece compared to San Marino?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in health coverage index. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM GR
Population 34,682 10,533,871
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Italian Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112