Moving to Italy from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.0 times more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,776,862 salary in Russia would need to be roughly €98,305 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Russia and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,776,862 → €98,305
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
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Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 95.0% more
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 53.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Italy cost about 20% more than cities in Russia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Russia to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Russia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Italy generally does better on safety, though Russia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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 Russia 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
Italy performs significantly better than Russia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Russia 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 Russia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Moscow | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Required
Italy passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-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 Russia?
On average Italy is around 50% pricier than Russia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €24,576 for 3 months in Italy (based on a RUB5,776,862 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: 31.5 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?
Italy generally does better on safety, though Russia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Russia?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
