Moving to Italy from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oklahoma to Italy, you would find that Italy is 4.5% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly €68,592 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €68,592

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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

Restaurants

pay 6.6% more

Groceries

pay 3.2% less

Transportation

pay 39.9% more

Housing

pay 30.0% less

Childcare

pay 58.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.7% less

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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?

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

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

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

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
IT
19.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
IT
75.0%

Oklahoma 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

OK
3.8%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
IT
$52,700

Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs

Italy performs significantly better than Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Rome
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Rome
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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 Oklahoma?

No — Italy is on average about 5% more expensive than Oklahoma. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €17,148 in Italy on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Usually fine from major cities in Italy. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

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

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At a Glance

IT
Population 3,751,351 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