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

The verdict

Italy is 98% more expensive. Quality of life improves by 8 points.

Italy comfortably surpasses Turkey in quality of life, scoring 63/100 against Turkey's 55/100, with key metrics underscoring this difference. Healthcare stands out as the most significant gap, with Italy's score of 62 being 23 points higher than Turkey's 39, indicating a much more developed medical infrastructure. Safety is another critical area where Italy (85) far outstrips Turkey (68), a 17-point advantage. Internet connectivity also shows a considerable disparity, with Italy scoring 73 compared to Turkey's 56. While Turkey boasts a considerably lower price level of 38 versus Italy's 85, making it significantly more affordable, this affordability is balanced against lower public service quality. Climate is quite similar, with Italy at 63 (14°C) and Turkey at 68 (13°C), and taxation slightly favors Turkey at 43 against Italy's 26.

Italy is the clear winner, offering a superior quality of life driven by its significantly better healthcare, higher safety, and more reliable internet infrastructure.

Moving to Italy? NLV varies by city.

Rome33 Florence32 Milan29

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Turkey = 45, Italy = 89 (US = 100)

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Big Mac

$2.70→$5.20

+93%

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Starbucks Tall Latte

$2.50→$4.20

+68%

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Beer 500ml (bar)

$3.00→$6.00

+100%

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iPhone 16 128GB

$1050.00→$900.00

-14%

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Netflix Standard (monthly)

$3.50→$12.99

+271%

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1L Gasoline (95)

$1.20→$1.90

+58%

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Single Transit Ticket

$0.40→$2.00

+400%

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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$35.00→$85.00

+143%

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Quality of Life

Turkey: 55/100 vs Italy: 63/100

Cost of Living

Climate

-5

Safety

+17

Healthcare

+23

Internet

+17

Taxation

-17

Moving to Italy: Practicalities

Visa Openness

55/100

English Level

48/100

Expat Community

10.5%

Digital Nomad Visa

Available

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italy cheaper to live in than Turkey?▾

No. Italy is about 98% more expensive across 30 everyday products. Budget accordingly.

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

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

Is it worth moving from Turkey to Italy?▾

It depends on your priorities. You save on taxes but Italy is more expensive to live in. The net benefit depends on your spending pattern.

Turkey vs Italy

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Net Life Value at $75K