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

The verdict

Italy is 19% more expensive. Tax rate goes from 27.5% to 25.7%. Quality of life drops by 7 points.

Portugal demonstrates a clear lead in Quality of Life, scoring 70 to Italy's 63, driven by several key factors. Climate is a major contributor, with Portugal's 72 (16°C) surpassing Italy's 63 (14°C) by a significant 9 points, indicating more agreeable weather. Safety is another strong suit for Portugal, rated 93 compared to Italy's 85, providing a more secure environment. While Italy's taxation score is lower at 26, Portugal's 34 is still relatively competitive given its other advantages. Furthermore, Portugal offers a lower price level (70 vs 85) and better healthcare (69 vs 62), making it an attractive proposition for those seeking a more affordable and well-rounded lifestyle.

Portugal is the superior choice, largely due to its better climate, higher safety, and more favorable overall cost-benefit ratio.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome47 Florence46 Milan41

Tax Comparison

At $28,456 USD equivalent gross salary

🇵🇹 Portugal

Gross€26,106

Income Tax-€4,306

Social-€2,872

Net€18,928

Effective Rate27.5%

🇮🇹 Italy

Gross€26,106

Income Tax-€4,049

Social-€2,660

Net€19,396

Effective Rate25.7%

Net difference: +$510/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Portugal = 75, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

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Big Mac

$4.90→$5.20

+6%

☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$3.30→$4.20

+27%

🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$3.50→$6.00

+71%

📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$900.00→$900.00

🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$12.99→$12.99

⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.80→$1.90

+6%

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Single Transit Ticket

$1.80→$2.00

+11%

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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$70.00→$85.00

+21%

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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn €26,106 gross in Portugal ($28,456USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€25,378

You keep the same $20,632/yr net in both countries. Italy taxes 2.0% less.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€30,115

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 19% more expensive than Portugal. This is the number to negotiate.

Net Life Value at $28K

🇵🇹 Portugal

-7

🇮🇹 Italy

NLV combines net income, cost of living, and quality of life into one score. Your overall quality of life may decrease — but other factors (visa, climate, lifestyle) might compensate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Quality of Life

Portugal: 70/100 vs Italy: 63/100

Cost of Living

-7

Climate

-9

Safety

-8

Healthcare

-7

Internet

-1

Taxation

-8

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 Portugal to Italy?▾

The effective tax rate changes from 27.5% in Portugal to 25.7% in Italy. You keep about $510.24 more per year in Italy.

Is Italy cheaper to live in than Portugal?▾

No. Italy is about 19% more expensive across 30 everyday products. Budget accordingly.

What salary do I need in Italy to match my lifestyle in Portugal?▾

Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Portugal and Italy. As a rule of thumb: you need a higher gross salary because Italy is more expensive.

Is it worth moving from Portugal to Italy?▾

It depends on your priorities. The financial difference is small. Consider quality of life, climate, healthcare, and personal factors.

Also Consider

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Moving from 🇵🇹 Portugal to 🇮🇹 Italy