Moving to Italy from Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 88°F in Conakry, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea to Italy.

Moved in 2023
2,334 ↑ 150% vs 2022

people moved from Guinea 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 Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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

GN
94.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
IT
5.1t

Guinea 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

GN
0.0
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
IT
29.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
IT
$52,700

Guinea 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

GN
63.9 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Rome
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Conakry Rome
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Italy passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.

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 Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Guinea?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

What's the weather like in Italy compared to Guinea?

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Guinea, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GN IT
Population 13,237,832 61,095,551
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112