Moving to San Marino from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
SM
5.9

United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
SM
60.2

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
SM
75.0%

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
2.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
SM
$61,600

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
79.6 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
SM
6.5

United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in United Arab Emirates.

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?

United Arab Emirates 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 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE SM
Population 9,915,803 34,682
Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +971 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999