Moving to Italy from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kyrgyzstan to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.9 times more expensive than Kyrgyzstan overall. A KGS6,558,660 salary in Kyrgyzstan would need to be roughly €119,797 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kyrgyzstan to Italy.

What does your salary buy?

KGS6,558,660 €119,797

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.9 times more

Transportation

pay 3.5 times more

Housing

pay 3.2 times more

Childcare

pay 3.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 KGS = 0.01 EUR (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Kyrgyzstan to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
408 ↑ 18% vs 2022

people moved from Kyrgyzstan to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kyrgyzstan to Italy.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

KG
68%
IT
61%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
IT
5.0

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KG
$349
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
88.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
IT
5.1t

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KG
5.9
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
IT
29.6%

Italy performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KG
4.0%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
IT
$52,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
IT
3.2

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on family life, though Italy leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Rome
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Bishkek Rome
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

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 Italy than Kyrgyzstan?

No — Italy is on average about 82% more expensive than Kyrgyzstan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €29,949 in Italy on a KGS6,558,660 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in road traffic deaths. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

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At a Glance

KG IT
Population 6,071,750 61,095,551
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Euro (€)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112