Moving to Italy from Maldives
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maldives to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maldives to Italy, you would find that Italy is 18.1% more expensive than Maldives overall. A MVR1,200,000 salary in Maldives would need to be roughly €81,900 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Maldives and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
MVR1,200,000 → €81,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
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Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 18.5% more
Transportation
pay 44.6% more
Housing
pay 18.4% less
Childcare
pay 3.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.8% less
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Maldives to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Maldives.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Maldives 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Maldives generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Maldives 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
share of people below the poverty line
Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Italy generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.
Maldives passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Required
Italy passport holder visiting Maldives
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Maldives?
On average Italy is around 18% pricier than Maldives, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €20,475 for 3 months in Italy (based on a MVR1,200,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Italy safe for expats?
Maldives generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Maldives?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 22.4 in Maldives. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.
