Moving to Italy from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Isle of Man to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Isle of Man.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
IT
0.6

Isle of Man performs better than Italy across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
IT
6.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$90,015
IT
$43,309

Isle of Man performs better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IM
81.1 yrs
IT
84.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
IT
2.3

Italy performs significantly better than Isle of Man across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016), Income Tax Services, Isle of Man Government (2016), Italian Revenue Agency (2016). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

From major Italy cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Isle of Man and Italy are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than Italy across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM IT
Population 84,118 58,915,656
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Euro (€)
Languages English, Manx Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112