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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Australia is 15% more expensive. Tax rate goes from 29.8% to 16.2%. Quality of life improves 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 Australia? NLV varies by city.
Tax Comparison
At $37,769 USD equivalent gross salary
🇮🇹 Italy
🇦🇺 Australia
Net difference: +$5,176/year in Australia.Full calculator →
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: Italy = 89, Australia = 102 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
What Salary to Ask For
If you earn €34,650 gross in Italy ($37,769USD), here's what you need in Australia depending on your goal:
Same net income (tax only)
A$46,334
You keep the same $26,494/yr net in both countries. Australia taxes 17.7% less.
Same purchasing power (recommended)
A$53,102
Accounts for the fact that Australia is 15% more expensive than Italy. This is the number to negotiate.
Net Life Value at $38K
🇮🇹 Italy
51
🇦🇺 Australia
49
NLV combines net income, cost of living, and quality of life into one score. Similar overall quality of life in both countries.
Quality of Life
Italy: 63/100 vs Australia: 67/100
Moving to Australia: Practicalities
Visa Openness
50/100
English Level
100/100
Expat Community
30%
Digital Nomad Visa
No