Moving to San Marino from Sweden

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to San Marino — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sweden and San Marino stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SE
1.1
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
SM
5.9

Sweden generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SE
71.5
SM
60.2

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino 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

SE
40.4
SM
36.2

Sweden 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

SE
7.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
SM
$61,600

Sweden performs better than San Marino across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SE
82.7 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
SM
6.5

Sweden generally does better on family life, though San Marino leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Sweden 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?

With 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, San Marino can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sweden and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

Sweden generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Sweden?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE SM
Population 10,483,647 34,682
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Euro (€)
Languages Swedish Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112