Moving to Italy
The numbers that decide whether Italy works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $3,083
- Healthcare / year
- $1,151
- Residency asks for
- €31,000 a year
1.48x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Italy
Italy: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Italy?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $3,083 in Italy, a multiplier of 1.48. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Italy require for residency?
Italy asks you to show €31,000 a year. The figure is pegged to a national index and is revised, so check the current requirement before you file.
What does healthcare cost in Italy?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Italy runs about $1,151 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Italy?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Italy is not among them.