Moving to Italy from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Considering a move from El Salvador to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from El Salvador to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from El Salvador to Italy.

Moved in 2023
2,014 ↓ 6% vs 2022

people moved from El Salvador 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 El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SV
38%
IT
61%

Italy performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
IT
42.5

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
IT
5.1t

El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
IT
29.6%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
IT
$52,700

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Rome
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month San Salvador Rome
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Italy without a visa.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter El Salvador 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 El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to El Salvador?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Italy compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV IT
Population 6,568,745 61,095,551
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112