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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Italy is 13% cheaper to live in. Tax rate goes from 20.1% to 33.7%. Quality of life drops by 4 points.

Australia holds a Quality of Life advantage over Italy, 67 to 63, primarily driven by differences in financial and safety aspects. Taxation is a key distinction, with Australia's score of 44 significantly better than Italy's 26, an 18-point gap reflecting Italy's higher tax burden. The cost of living also swings in Italy's favor, scoring 66 compared to Australia's 56, a 10-point difference, underpinned by Italy's lower price level of 85 against Australia's 110. Australia maintains a noticeable lead in safety, scoring 93 against Italy's 85, an 8-point gap. Healthcare quality is remarkably similar, with Australia at 64 and Italy at 62, indicating comparable service levels. Climate scores are also quite close, 68 for Australia (14.5°C) and 63 for Italy (14°C).

Australia slightly outperforms Italy, largely due to a more favorable taxation environment and higher safety ratings, despite Italy's lower cost of living.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome59Florence57Milan52

Tax Comparison

At $50,349 USD equivalent gross salary

🇦🇺 Australia

GrossA$77,460
Income Tax-A$14,026
Social-A$1,549
NetA$61,885
Effective Rate20.1%

🇮🇹 Italy

Gross€46,192
Income Tax-€10,852
Social-€4,707
Net€30,633
Effective Rate33.7%

Net difference: $6,835/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Australia = 102, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.40→$5.20
-4%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.40→$4.20
-5%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$8.50→$6.00
-29%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$870.00→$900.00
+3%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$12.50→$12.99
+4%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.25→$1.90
+52%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$3.20→$2.00
-38%
🏠

Airbnb Studio (city center)

$110.00→$85.00
-23%
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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn A$77,460 gross in Australia ($50,349USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€58,990

You keep the same $40,225/yr net in both countries. But Italy taxes 17.3% more.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€51,472

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 13% cheaper than Australia. This is the number to negotiate.

Net Life Value at $50K

🇦🇺 Australia

56

+1

🇮🇹 Italy

57

NLV combines net income, cost of living, and quality of life into one score. Similar overall quality of life in both countries.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Quality of Life

Australia: 67/100 vs Italy: 63/100

Cost of Living
56
66
+10
Climate
68
63
-5
Safety
93
85
-8
Healthcare
64
62
-2
Internet
75
73
-2
Taxation
44
26
-18

Moving to Italy: Practicalities

Visa Openness

55/100

English Level

48/100

Expat Community

10.5%

Digital Nomad Visa

Available

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I save moving from Australia to Italy?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 20.1% in Australia to 33.7% in Italy. You keep about $6,835.32 less per year in Italy.
Is Italy cheaper to live in than Australia?▾
Yes. Italy is about 13% cheaper across 30 everyday products (Big Mac, iPhone, gasoline, Netflix, etc.). Your money goes further.
What salary do I need in Italy to match my lifestyle in Australia?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Australia and Italy. As a rule of thumb: you can accept a lower gross salary because Italy is significantly cheaper.
Is it worth moving from Australia to Italy?▾
It depends on your priorities. Higher taxes but lower cost of living in Italy. The cost savings may offset the tax increase.

Also Consider

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