Moving to Panama from San Marino
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from San Marino to Panama — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How San Marino and Panama stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
San Marino performs better than Panama across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
San Marino performs better than Panama across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
San Marino performs better than Panama across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
San Marino performs better than Panama across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino and Panama. To live, work, or study long-term in Panama, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Panama's immigration authority.
San Marino passport holder visiting Panama
Visa Free
Panama passport holder visiting San Marino
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Panama?
With 18.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Panama can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in San Marino and Panama.
Is Panama safe for expats?
San Marino performs better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Panama is 11.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.
How is healthcare in Panama compared to San Marino?
Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.
