Moving to Italy from Nevada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nevada to Italy, you would find that Italy is 16.7% cheaper than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly €56,832 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Nevada to Italy.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €56,832

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 15.2% less

Groceries

pay 15.7% less

Transportation

pay 14.2% more

Housing

pay 39.8% less

Childcare

pay 53.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 21.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8717 EUR (June 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?

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

Moved in 2023
2,683 ↑ 22% vs 2022

people moved from United States 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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NV
32.5%
IT
19.9%

Italy performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NV
90.4%
IT
75.0%

Nevada performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NV
4.9%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NV
$63,175
IT
$52,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NV
76.3 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs

Italy performs significantly better than Nevada across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Carson City Rain: 9.7 in/yr (246 mm)
66° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Carson City Rome
Jan–Mar 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Carson City Rome
Jan 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Italy without a visa.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Italy passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

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 Nevada?

Generally yes: Italy runs about 13% cheaper than Nevada on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,208 in Italy for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Working remotely from Italy's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Nevada and Italy.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Nevada?

Italy performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

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

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At a Glance

IT
Population 2,700,551 61,095,551
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +39
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112