Moving to Italy from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Czech Republic to Italy, you would find that Italy is 25.9% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,575,142 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €73,561 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 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Czech Republic to Italy.

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,575,142 €73,561

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 48.5% more

Groceries

pay 33.8% more

Transportation

pay 38.0% more

Housing

pay 7.0% more

Childcare

pay 24.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0413 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Czech Republic to Italy, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
325 ↑ 12% vs 2022

people moved from Czech Republic 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

How Czech Republic and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
IT
42.5

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
IT
5.1t

Italy performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
IT
29.6%

Czech Republic performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
IT
$52,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
IT
3.2

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Rome
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Prague Rome
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Italy without a visa.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Day-to-day costs in Italy run about 13% higher than Czech Republic on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 CZK1,575,142 comparable salary, that's around €18,390 in Italy for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Italy?

With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Italy.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in suicide rate. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Italy compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ IT
Population 10,705,384 61,095,551
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Euro (€)
Languages Czech, Slovak Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112