Moving to Italy from Somalia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Somalia to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Somalia to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 86°F in Mogadishu, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Somalia to Italy.

Moved in 2023
785 ↓ 42% vs 2022

people moved from Somalia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Somalia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SO
64.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
IT
5.1t

Somalia generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SO
0.7
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
IT
29.6%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Somalia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
IT
$52,700

Italy performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
IT
3.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Rome
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Mogadishu Rome
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Somalia passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Somalia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Italy passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Somalia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Somalia?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.2 in Somalia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO IT
Population 12,386,248 61,095,551
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, Somali Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112