Moving to Italy from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominican Republic to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominican Republic to Italy, you would find that Italy is 82.4% more expensive than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,408,790 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly €104,809 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 Santo Domingo, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Dominican Republic and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
DOP4,408,790 → €104,809
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 72.2% more
Transportation
pay 33.4% more
Housing
pay 85.7% more
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 72.7% more
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 60% more than cities in Dominican Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Dominican Republic to Italy.
people moved from Dominican Republic to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Dominican Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs significantly better than Dominican Republic 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Italy generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santo Domingo | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Required
Italy passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa FreeData: 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 Dominican Republic?
On average Italy is around 60% pricier than Dominican Republic, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €26,202 for 3 months in Italy (based on a DOP4,408,790 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 Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Dominican Republic?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.
