Moving to San Marino from Zambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to San Marino — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Zambia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
SM
60.2

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

ZM
0.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ZM
21.0%
SM
75.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
SM
$61,600

Zambia 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

ZM
66.3 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Zambia 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — San Marino has 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Zambia?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Zambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ZM SM
Population 19,642,123 34,682
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +378
Time zones 1 1