Moving to Italy from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Italy, you would find that Italy is 29.4% more expensive than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly €59,505 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Arab Emirates and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
AED275,438 → €59,505
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 50.5% more
Transportation
pay 71.0% more
Housing
pay 31.2% less
Childcare
pay 14.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.0% 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.
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 1% less than cities in United Arab Emirates.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Arab Emirates to Italy.
people moved from United Arab Emirates to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in road traffic deaths.
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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in water stress level.
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
United Arab Emirates 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 performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Abu Dhabi | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Italian Air Force- Department of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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 Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates?
On average Italy is about 9% less expensive than United Arab Emirates, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €14,876 for 3 months in Italy (based on a AED275,438 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?
United Arab Emirates generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
