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San Marino

A historic microstate nestled in the Apennine mountains, offering medieval charm and panoramic Italian views.

San Marino is a small, independent republic entirely surrounded by Italy, known for its medieval towers and Apennine mountain views. Italian is the official language, and the euro is used in this unique hilltop setting.

At a glance

Language

Italian(Official)

Population34,042

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

1 EUR = 1.1404 USD

1 USD = 0.8769 EUR

Updated Jul 13, 2026, 5:56 AM UTCSource: numbeo

Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.

RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026

RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026

Index year 2026Version 2026 Current (rolling)Source: Numbeo Cost of Living IndexVerified Feb 27, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC

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Numbeo Cost of Living Index

SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)

HealthcareStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)

PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)

TrafficElevatedSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)

Index year 2026Version 2026 Current (rolling)Source: Numbeo Cost of Living IndexVerified Feb 27, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC

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Numbeo Cost of Living Index

Visa and residency reference data is available for Passive Income / Rentista, Investor, Retirement, and 2 more.

Passive Income / Rentista

Atypical Residence for Foreign Income
San Marino atypical residence route under a facilitated tax regime for foreign citizens who take up abode in San Marino and generate income abroad.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency

Investor

Elective Residence Permit
San Marino elective residence route for foreign nationals who make and maintain a qualifying property or financial investment and hold health insurance.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency

Retirement

Pensioners' Atypical Residence
San Marino pensioners' atypical residence route for eligible foreign pensioners from listed countries who take up abode in San Marino and generate income abroad.
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency

Family Reunification

Registered Residence Permit
San Marino registered residence route for foreign nationals seeking family reunification with a San Marino citizen, establishing a business, or holding management positions in San Marino institutes and companies.
- Path to residency

Temporary Residence

Stay Permit
San Marino temporary stay permit route for stays from three months to one year, including tourism, work, family reunification, cohabitation, study, sport, medical, religious, humanitarian, volunteering, and working-holiday grounds.
- 12 months, renewable

Sources

San Marino Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Italian(Official)

Sources

Country language reference

2 source-backed travel advisories are available for San Marino.

Take normal security precautions

Take normal security precautions in San Marino.

No destination-wide FCDO travel warning

FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for San Marino. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.

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