Moving to Italy from Finland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Finland to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Finland to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.2% more expensive than Finland overall. A €65,577 salary in Finland would need to be roughly €64,768 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 Helsinki, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Finland and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €64,768
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.8% less
Groceries
pay 14.6% more
Transportation
pay 10.0% less
Housing
pay 15.9% more
Childcare
pay 26.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.0% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Finland to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Finland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Finland 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 Finland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Finland 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
Finland 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
Finland generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
Finland generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.
Data: Finnish Tax Administration, 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 | Helsinki | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/40°F (14°/4°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/49°F (19°/10°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Helsinki | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Finnish Meteorological Institute,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland 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.
Finland passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting Finland
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 Finland?
Italy and Finland are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €16,192 for 3 months in Italy (based on a €65,577 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?
Finland 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 1.2 in Finland. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Finland?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 43.8 in Finland. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Finland: 86).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Finland?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 48°F in Helsinki. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Helsinki gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
