Moving to Italy from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Italy, you would find that Italy is 15.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,958 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly €56,198 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 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
£55,958 → €56,198
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.1% more
Groceries
pay 16.8% more
Transportation
pay 15.0% less
Housing
pay 35.6% less
Childcare
pay 57.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.7% 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 11% less than cities in United Kingdom.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Italy.
people moved from United Kingdom to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate.
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 Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Italy 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 Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in electricity per capita.
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 Kingdom 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
Italy generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom leads in education spending.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | London | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kingdom?
On average Italy is about 14% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €14,050 for 3 months in Italy (based on a £55,958 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 Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to United Kingdom?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 60°F in London. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
