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

The verdict

Italy is 10% cheaper to live in. Tax rate goes from 23.4% to 32.8%. Quality of life drops by 5 points.

The comparison between Italy and Singapore highlights stark contrasts, despite a moderate 5-point difference in Quality of Life (63 vs 68). Taxation stands out as the most significant divergence, with Singapore's score of 70 vastly outperforming Italy's 26, a colossal 44-point gap reflecting drastically different fiscal policies. Conversely, Italy boasts a more temperate climate, scoring 63 (14°C) against Singapore's 46 (27.5°C), a considerable 17-point difference for those who prefer cooler weather. Safety is higher in Singapore (93 vs 85), while healthcare leans towards Italy (62 vs 51). Both nations share an identical price level of 85, implying similar day-to-day expenditure despite their geographic and cultural disparities.

Singapore is the overall winner, primarily on the strength of its exceptionally favorable taxation system and higher safety.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome57 Florence56 Milan50

Tax Comparison

At $46,900 USD equivalent gross salary

🇸🇬 Singapore

GrossS$62,533

Income Tax-S$2,127

Social-S$12,507

NetS$47,899

Effective Rate23.4%

🇮🇹 Italy

Gross€43,028

Income Tax-€9,745

Social-€4,385

Net€28,899

Effective Rate32.8%

Net difference: $4,425/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Singapore = 99, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

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Big Mac

$4.80→$5.20

+8%

☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$5.30→$4.20

-21%

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Beer 500ml (bar)

$9.00→$6.00

-33%

📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$840.00→$900.00

+7%

🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$11.00→$12.99

+18%

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1L Gasoline (95)

$1.80→$1.90

+6%

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Single Transit Ticket

$1.20→$2.00

+67%

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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$100.00→$85.00

-15%

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What Salary to Ask For

If you earn S$62,533 gross in Singapore ($46,900USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€50,423

You keep the same $35,924/yr net in both countries. But Italy taxes 11.3% more.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€45,330

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 10% cheaper than Singapore. This is the number to negotiate.

Net Life Value at $47K

🇸🇬 Singapore

-8

🇮🇹 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

Singapore: 68/100 vs Italy: 63/100

Cost of Living

-2

Climate

+17

Safety

-8

Healthcare

+11

Internet

-8

Taxation

-44

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 Singapore to Italy?▾

The effective tax rate changes from 23.4% in Singapore to 32.8% in Italy. You keep about $4,424.79 less per year in Italy.

Is Italy cheaper to live in than Singapore?▾

Yes. Italy is about 10% 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 Singapore?▾

Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Singapore and Italy. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.

Is it worth moving from Singapore 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

🇸🇬 → 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇬 → 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇬 → 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇬 → 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇬 → 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇬 → 🇵🇹 Portugal

Moving from 🇸🇬 Singapore to 🇮🇹 Italy