Moving to Italy from Dominica

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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.

Moved in 2023
99 ↑ 48% vs 2022

people moved from Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
IT
42.5

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
IT
5.1t

Dominica performs better than Italy 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

DM
19.5
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
IT
29.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
IT
$52,700

Italy performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
IT
3.2

Italy generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor 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

Dominica passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Data: 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: 31.5 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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 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 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 11.2 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.

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At a Glance

DM IT
Population 74,629 61,095,551
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112