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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 36.9% to 39.6%.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome68Florence67Milan60

Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇸🇪 Sweden

Grosskr781,250
Income Tax-kr245,267
Social-kr42,980
Netkr493,003
Effective Rate36.9%

🇮🇹 Italy

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

Net difference: $2,068/year in Italy.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

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

🍔

Big Mac

$5.80→$5.20
-10%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$5.00→$4.20
-16%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$8.00→$6.00
-25%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$920.00→$900.00
-2%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.00→$12.99
0%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.90→$1.90
0%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$3.50→$2.00
-43%
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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 kr781,250 gross in Sweden ($75,000USD), here's what you need in Italy depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€72,839

You keep the same $47,328/yr net in both countries. But Italy taxes 3.5% more.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€63,556

Accounts for the fact that Italy is 13% cheaper than Sweden. 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 Sweden to Italy?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 36.9% in Sweden to 39.6% in Italy. You keep about $2,067.6 less per year in Italy.
Is Italy cheaper to live in than Sweden?▾
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 Sweden?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Sweden and Italy. As a rule of thumb: you can accept a lower gross salary because Italy is significantly cheaper.
Is it worth moving from Sweden 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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