Moving to San Marino from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SR
7.3
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
SM
60.2

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
20.2
SM
36.2

San Marino performs significantly better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
SM
$61,600

Suriname 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

SR
72.4 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Suriname 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 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 Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Suriname?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

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

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At a Glance

SR SM
Population 632,638 34,682
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +378
Time zones 1 1