Moving to Kenya from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino to Kenya, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. 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 Kenya compared to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
KE
4.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
KE
28.2

San Marino performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
KE
$274
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
KE
1.0

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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
KE
1.9

San Marino performs better than Kenya 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%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
KE
$5,700

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya 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
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
KE
27.9

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Kenya

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

Kenya passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Kenya passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kenya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kenya: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kenya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kenya safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Kenya compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Kenya?

The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM KE
Population 34,682 55,864,655
Currency Euro (€) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages Italian English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999