Moving to Hungary from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3 ↓ 40% vs 2015

people born in San Marino live in Hungary · UN DESA

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
HU
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
HU
7.4

San Marino performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
HU
34.6

Hungary 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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
HU
37.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
HU
93.8%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary 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%
HU
4.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
HU
$25,907

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
HU
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
HU
3.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hungary has 37.5 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 Hungary safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Hungary across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to San Marino?

Hungary generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM HU
Population 34,109 9,514,251
Currency Euro (€) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Italian Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112