Moving to Italy from Estonia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Estonia to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Estonia to Italy, you would find that Italy is 24.3% more expensive than Estonia overall. A €67,000 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly €83,300 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 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 12.4% more
Groceries
pay 49.4% more
Transportation
pay 29.6% more
Housing
pay 26.9% more
Childcare
pay 30.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.1% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Italy?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €83,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →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 30% more than cities in Estonia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Estonia to Italy, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Estonia and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate.
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 Estonia 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
Estonia generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Estonia performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Estonia generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016), Italian Revenue Agency (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Italy vs Estonia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallinn | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Tallinn | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Can you move from Estonia to Italy?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.
Estonia passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting Estonia
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 Estonia?
Day-to-day costs in Italy run about 24% higher than Estonia 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around €20,825 in Italy for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Italy?
With 31.8 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 Estonia and Italy.
Is Italy safe for expats?
Estonia generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Estonia?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 34.7 in Estonia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
