Moving to Italy from Singapore
What to Expect
Considering a move from Singapore to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Singapore to Italy, you would find that Italy is 43.6% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD96,000 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly €37,700 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Singapore and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
SGD96,000 → €37,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 46.1% more
Groceries
pay 19.5% less
Transportation
pay 47.6% less
Housing
pay 65.4% less
Childcare
pay 63.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.1% 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 Singapore to Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Italy across all safety metrics.
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 Singapore leads in health coverage index.
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 Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore performs better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Singapore leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2016), Italian Revenue Agency (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: 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 Singapore?
On average Italy is about 44% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €9,425 for 3 months in Italy (based on a SGD96,000 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?
Singapore performs better than Italy across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Singapore?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 28.3 in Singapore. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
