Moving to Italy from Arizona
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Arizona to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Arizona to Italy, you would find that Italy is 6.8% cheaper than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly €60,720 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Arizona to Italy.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €60,720
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 7.2% less
Groceries
pay 4.8% less
Transportation
pay 38.1% more
Housing
pay 45.9% less
Childcare
pay 42.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Italy cost about 17% less than cities in Arizona.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Arizona to Italy, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Arizona and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Italy performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona performs better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Italy performs significantly better than Arizona across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phoenix | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Phoenix | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Arizona?
Generally yes: Italy runs about 7% cheaper than Arizona on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €15,180 in Italy for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Working remotely from Italy's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Italy.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Arizona?
Italy performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Arizona?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Arizona, the official language is English.
