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

The verdict

Italy is 6% cheaper to live in. Tax rate goes from 44.4% to 39.6%.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

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Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇧🇪 Belgium

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€21,586
Social-€8,993
Net€38,228
Effective Rate44.4%

🇮🇹 Italy

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€20,272
Social-€7,011
Net€41,524
Effective Rate39.6%

Net difference: +$3,592/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Belgium = 95, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.30→$5.20
-2%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.50→$4.20
-7%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$5.50→$6.00
+9%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$900.00→$900.00
0%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.49→$12.99
-4%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.85→$1.90
+3%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$2.60→$2.00
-23%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$95.00→$85.00
-11%
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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn €68,807 gross in Belgium ($75,000USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€61,802

You keep the same $41,669/yr net in both countries. Italy taxes 6.3% less.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€57,899

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 6% cheaper than Belgium. This is the number to negotiate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

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 Belgium to Italy?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 44.4% in Belgium to 39.6% in Italy. You keep about $3,591.85 more per year in Italy.
Is Italy cheaper to live in than Belgium?▾
Yes. Italy is about 6% 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 Belgium?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Belgium and Italy. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.
Is it worth moving from Belgium to Italy?▾
It depends on your priorities. Financially, Italy is clearly better: lower taxes and lower cost of living.

Also Consider

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