Moving to Armenia from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Armenia, you would find that Armenia is 34.9% cheaper than Italy overall. A €67,000 salary in Italy would need to be roughly AMD17,700,000 in Armenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Armenia.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → AMD17,700,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Armenia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 35.8% less

Groceries

pay 49.5% less

Transportation

pay 28.8% less

Housing

pay 31.5% less

Childcare

pay 25.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 35.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 405.47 AMD (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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 Armenia cost about 20% less than cities in Italy.

Italy

Milan 68%
Bologna 60%
Monza 58%
Aosta 57%
Lucca 57%

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Armenia compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
AM
13.6

Italy performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
41.9
AM
33.6

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia 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

IT
15.0
AM
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
AM
2.5t

Italy generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IT
31.8
AM
20.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.8%
AM
62.0%

Italy performs better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
6.4%
AM
12.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$43,309
AM
$9,474

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IT
84.0 yrs
AM
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
2.3
AM
8.5

Italy generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Italian Revenue Agency (2016), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Yerevan
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 88°/60°F (31°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 54°/35°F (12°/1°C)
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Month Rome Yerevan
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.
Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Italy

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Armenia than Italy?

On average Armenia is about 35% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Armenia?

Budget about AMD4,425,000 for 3 months in Armenia (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Armenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Armenia: 20.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Armenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Armenia safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Italy?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 41.9 in Italy. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Armenia?

The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT AM
Population 58,915,656 3,086,700
Currency Euro (€) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages Catalan, Italian Armenian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +374
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —