Moving to Italy from Washington
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Washington to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Washington to Italy, you would find that Italy is 16.5% cheaper than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly €55,779 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Washington to Italy.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €55,779
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.4% less
Groceries
pay 17.0% less
Transportation
pay 16.8% more
Housing
pay 39.8% less
Childcare
pay 64.4% 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 28% less than cities in Washington.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Washington to Italy, based on official data.
people moved from United States to Italy · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Washington to Italy.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Italy performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington performs better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Italy performs significantly better than Washington across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Olympia | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy passport holder visiting United States
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 Washington?
Yes — Italy is on average about 15% cheaper than Washington. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €13,945 in Italy on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Usually fine from major cities in Italy. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Washington?
Italy performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Washington, the official language is English.
