Moving to Italy from Albania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Albania to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Albania to Italy, you would find that Italy is 67.6% more expensive than Albania overall. A ALL6,204,967 salary in Albania would need to be roughly €87,715 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Albania and Italy.

What does your salary buy?

ALL6,204,967 €87,715

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 64.1% more

Groceries

pay 53.3% more

Transportation

pay 24.2% more

Housing

pay 90.1% more

Childcare

pay 2.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.0% more

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Exchange rate:1 ALL = 0.0106 EUR(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Albania to Italy.

Moved in 2023
29,990 ↑ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Albania to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
IT
0.6
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Albania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
IT
5.1t

Albania generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
IT
31.5
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
IT
29.6%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
IT
$52,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than Albania across all family life metrics.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Italy without a visa.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Albania without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Italy than Albania?

On average Italy is around 33% pricier than Albania, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Budget about €21,929 for 3 months in Italy (based on a ALL6,204,967 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Albania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Albania?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL IT
Population3,095,34461,095,551
CurrencyAlbanian Lek (ALL)Euro (€)
LanguagesAlbanianCatalan, Italian
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+355+39
Time zones11
Emergency number112112