Moving to San Marino from Saudi Arabia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saudi Arabia to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SA
0.8
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SA
18.5
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SA
$3,475
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SA
30.8
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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

SA
37.0
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SA
100.0%
SM
75.0%

Saudi Arabia performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SA
4.9%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SA
$49,600
SM
$61,600

Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SA
76.7 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SA
12.3
SM
6.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from San Marino?

Connectivity is usually fine (San Marino: 36.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does San Marino offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Saudi Arabia?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SA SM
Population 35,354,380 34,682
Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +966 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911