Moving to San Marino from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe 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

How Zimbabwe 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

ZW
6.7
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
SM
60.2

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

ZW
1.3
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ZW
35.0%
SM
75.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

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 Zimbabwe and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Zimbabwe?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW SM
Population 15,121,004 34,682
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999