Moving to San Marino from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sri Lanka to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to Sri Lanka.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

LK
3.4
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LK
11.5
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LK
$507
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LK
11.9
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka 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

LK
10.1
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LK
67.0%
SM
75.0%

San Marino performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LK
6.4%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
SM
$61,600

Sri Lanka 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

LK
77.5 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
SM
6.5

San Marino performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
San Marino passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lanka across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Sri Lanka?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK SM
Population 23,187,516 34,682
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Euro (€)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +94 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119