Moving to Germany from Italy
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Italy to Germany — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Italy to Germany, you would find that Germany is 21.5% more expensive than Italy overall. A €64,826 salary in Italy would need to be roughly €69,534 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Berlin averages 56°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Italy to Germany.
What does your salary buy?
€64,826 → €69,534
To maintain the same standard of living in Germany
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 29.4% more
Groceries
pay 2.2% more
Transportation
pay 16.1% more
Housing
pay 37.5% more
Childcare
pay 30.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.7% more
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Italy to Germany, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Italy and Germany stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Germany 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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
Italy performs better than Germany across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Germany generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in water stress level.
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
Germany performs significantly better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Italy generally does better on family life, though Germany leads in education spending.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, 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 | Rome | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Deutscher Wetterdienst
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Italy passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Free
Germany passport holder visiting Italy
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 Germany than Italy?
Day-to-day costs in Germany run about 7% higher than Italy on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Germany?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,826 comparable salary, that's around €17,384 in Germany for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Germany?
With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Germany can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Italy and Germany.
Is Germany safe for expats?
Germany generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 72% of people in Germany feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Germany compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Germany compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
