Moving to Italy from Dominica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominica to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominica to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Dominica to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Dominica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs better than Italy across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.
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
Italy performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Italy generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2000–2009). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Roseau | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Italian Air Force- Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.8 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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Dominica?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Dominica, the official language is English.
