Is Italy friendly to expats?

The Italians are a welcoming nation, and therefore foreigners who intend to live here will not find it hard to strike up friendships. There is a large expat community in Italy, especially in major cities such as Rome and Milan.

Where do most Italian expats live?

The most popular destination among Italian expats is Switzerland, where 11\% are currently living. Italian is one of the official languages of this country, and 8\% of the population speak it as their mother tongue.

Is Italy bad to live?

Italy has never performed particularly well in the Expat Insider survey. However, results are worse than ever in 2019: the country places second to last. Italy is the worst country for working abroad: 58\% rate the economy negatively. Two-thirds find it hard to live there without Italian language skills.

Is Italy expensive for expats?

Compared to other Southern European countries, Italy is one of the most expensive countries for expats. Nevertheless, the cost of living in Italy can be affordable depending on your lifestyle choices: for example renting a room in Milan will be more expensive than renting a room in Naples.

Is Italy still an affordable place to live?

American expat Gina Mussio was delighted to find that Italy is still more affordable than most would think: “Italy is a highly affordable place to live…you just have to know where to go. Living in Monza has given me the Italian lifestyle I’d always dreamed of…and has helped me afford to live it to the fullest.”

What is it like to live in Bolzano?

Bolzano is brilliant for families or retirement. It’s peaceful, safe, quiet and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains. Being inland in the north, the region has distinct seasons. In summer Bolzano can be the hottest city in Italy. In winter it gets cold and snows a lot.

What is it like to have friends and family in Italy?

Family and friends are still a key part of life in Italy. Judith Greenwood was pleasantly surprised with this: “I love that when you make an Italian friend, they’ll basically do anything for you—without you even needing to ask. If they have a hint that something’s wrong, they’ll come ask you, ‘What can I do?

Is Como Italy a good place to retire to?

The whole area is a bliss for retirees. The main advantage of living in Como or nearby is that you live in a beautiful and scenic area while all the major services are 15 min away by car. You are also quite close to Milan (40 minutes by train) and 5 km away from Switzerland.