Moving to Suriname from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. 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 Suriname compared to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
SR
6.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
SR
16.2

San Marino performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
SR
13.6

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
SR
18.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
SR
87.4%

San Marino performs better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
SR
7.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
SR
$7,070

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
SR
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
SR
14.8

San Marino performs better than Suriname across all family life metrics.

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 Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Suriname 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 Suriname?

Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 18.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Suriname safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM SR
Population 34,109 639,850
Currency Euro (€) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Italian Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +597
Time zones 1 1