Moving to Dominica from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
DM
11.0

Italy performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
DM
11.2

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Italy across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IT
31.5
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
DM
10.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
DM
$15,900

Italy performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
DM
11.3

Italy generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Roseau
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Rome Roseau
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Italy

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Italy?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT DM
Population 61,095,551 74,629
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112