Moving to Moldova from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Moldova — 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 Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
MD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
MD
9.1

San Marino performs better than Moldova across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
MD
$1,181
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
MD
32.5

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova 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
MD
24.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
MD
76.3%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Moldova leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
MD
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
MD
$15,700

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Moldova 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
MD
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
MD
11.6

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

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Moldova

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

Moldova passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Moldova 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 Moldova?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Moldova has 24.4 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 Moldova safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Moldova across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Moldova is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Moldova compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Moldova, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Moldova scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Moldova?

The official language in Moldova is Romanian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM MD
Population 34,682 3,287,326
Currency Euro (€) Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Languages Italian Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +373
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112