Moving to Guinea from Italy

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Italy to Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Italy to Guinea, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
78 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Italy live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

Top countries of origin for Guinea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Italy and Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
GN
37.4

Italy performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
GN
0.2

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
GN
0.4t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
GN
1.4%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
GN
$4,000

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
GN
49.6

Italy performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

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.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Guinea 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

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guinea 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 Guinea.

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Italy?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

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