When I visited Italy I was shocked I was able to eat a whole pizza. So light and fluffy delicious fresh ingredients. Here in the US, 2 slices I’m stuffed like a thanksgiving Turkey.
Hi, I think North American pizzas (i currently live in Canada) use a heavy dough, and too much of it. And, then there is the usage of what feels like a KILO of cheese, and usually really bad quality cheese. Italian pizzas are lighter, the cheese (if the pizza is the kind to have cheese) is high quality and used in moderation. In sum, Italian pizza and N. American pizza are 2 entirely different things!
For our American friends, as a Frenchman living in Belgium (my father is Belgian), electricity and gas bills are almost $350 per month. The average cost for a decent home is $1,000. The cost of living is higher than in Italy; for example, you need almost $300 here for food. There are many taxes, similar to France and Italy, but healthcare is almost free. Salaries range from $1,600 to $3,000, depending on whether you are a nurse, physician, engineer, etc. In my case, as a chemical engineer, I earn around $2,500 net of tax. If you have a high level of education and are proficient in Dutch or French, Belgium can be a good alternative. By the way, there is a large Italian community in Belgium. 😄 God bless Europeans and our American brothers.
@@tieiatalks Belgium is a very rich country and many citizens live more than well. There are a few problems in some areas, but I much prefer living in Europe (in Belgium, in France, etc.). I like the USA, but here a visit to the dentist costs €20/$, an ambulance ride €25. I had to have 3 wisdom teeth extracted in an operation, which cost me $50. There are child allowances, school is completely free and compulsory! There is also a family policy (there is a lack of crèches, it’s true…). Without racism, with total freedom of expression, women are very present everywhere. There is a NATO base (I live in Tournai, the first capital of France before Paris) and SHAPE in Mons. When I was doing my PhD, there were parties in the American army premises. Almost none of the soldiers wanted to return home. American extreme capitalism cannot work in the long term for a European. We are a bit too social because of our history. And we have been at war for 2000 years on the continent, unfortunately… www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2023/08/16/median-wealth-in-belgium-is-the-highest-in-the-world/
Germany is becoming very expensive after 2022... the taxes are very high, electricty cost a lot more than 150€ in month, rents for one appartament (30m2) you must pay between 600€- 700€ 🤦🏻♀️, the crimilnality from foreigner is becoming very high... Germany is not a safe place to life anymore.
@@AleBorgo118 Yes, it’s true that all over Europe, the war in Ukraine (especially regarding energy) is causing havoc, and uncontrolled immigration is causing problems. That’s what I meant: in some areas, the situation is a bit worse. In terms of living standards, in my opinion, we are still above the United States (I’m talking about ordinary people, of course, the middle class. The very rich, whether European or American, don’t live the same life as us). Germany still tempts me, spending a few years there to practice the language and discover its culture, which is as rich as French or Italian culture. Moreover, we are neighbors.
The quality of food in Italy is also way higher than in the US. Particularly if you go to greengrocers or other specialist shops where the quality for the price is mind blowing.
I shop at Whole Foods, Costco and HEB and am able to find lots of good tasting organic food. I do like to buy lettuce that isn't bagged. Costco only has things wrapped in plastic.
Just depends where you live and shop...except the second part. Price / quality is better in Italy, but that's just relative because people make a lot less money
@@ThePasinis i get you wanna be italian but your husband looks arab! go too jerusulum and look every guy is skinny with that arab beard! he prob more muslum then he is italian
I'm so glad you created this video. Many people who visit Italy on vacation (myself included) come away with the idea that they will someday buy a house there and live either temporary or permanently. Your video, based on facts, helps put costs and salaries in perspective. If I were in my mid to late 20's or in my 30's (which I'm NOT) I could envision spending a year or maybe more working as a wait staff person and renting a cheap apartment just to live life to its' fullest in Italy.
We moved to Abruzzo......housing is cheaper here. remodeling may give you sticker shock unless you have remodeled in the U.S. very reasonable. most cheap housing will need some remodeling. Completely rewiring our house for between 3 and 4 thousand. That is pretty cheap actually. We are buying three beds and three mattresses for about 5 grand. ....but they are top quality and made in italy, beautiful, quality, custom fabrics, and the mattresses are clouds. but there is cheap Ikea stuff here too! I'll say it....food, wine, bottled water, cheese, meat, produce is cheap to me, and way better than most products in U.S. tomatoes here taste homegrown, and you can find some favorite wines for less than 8 euro. eating out is great. Got a great deal on a new car. gas prices suck. car insurance for first timers is outrageous, but locals pay not too much. Going for residency......save yourself some time and headache.....hire a translator, especially because things do not go that smoothly in Italy. There will be phone calls to be made, and a translator will save your life. More important than the "therapy" they mentioned. I do not have any idea how things work outside of Abruzzo/Molise, but we are living in an authentic bubble (italians come here for vacation), and things close down during the day, and hardly any english spoken here.....I love it here.
My grandpa's family is from Abruzzo / Molise. Am seriously considering retiring in Italy since the cost of living is lower, and the quality of life is higher than the US. More bang for the retirement buck ;) Thanks for sharing your experience!
My grandpa's family is from Abruzzo / Molise. Am seriously considering retiring in Italy as the cost of living / quality of life ratio is better than the US. This is truly helpful information - thank you for sharing!!
Been to Italy twice. So fascinated by your country Alessio. I love the combo of old and new. Italy still retains its tradition & values.. I admire that, compare to very secular France or Netherlands. As American, we're kinda similar in still being more conservative, compare to the rest of EU
@@Surreal452I do have my husband. The first couple years were difficult. Missing my family, getting used to the “Italian way”. Now I am so happy I took the leap.
I am bringing my siblings and a cousin to Friuli in September 2025. We will visit our ancestral home and surrounding area and what remaining relatives we have left there. Thanks for your videos. I'm sharing this one and I hope they love Friuli as much as I do. Mandi Mandi
I'm an Irish expat that's been living in Malta for the last 18 years and I REALLY want to re-locate to Italy. I'd love to see more of your videos about living in Italy 💜 I'm a digital nomad and EU citizen so work isn't a problem, luckily. I do worry about the language though. I am learning Italian but it's a slow process for me
Bought an apartment in north western Italy, and been there twice, trying to learn the language and for me also it's tough. The locals are fantastic, I'll tell them in Italian that I can't speak Italian but they continue on 😂. Going to increase my trips there and hopefully I'll pick up the language or can get a few lessons there. God bless Italy 🇮🇹💗🇮🇪
Ciao a tutti!!!! Sono greco di Atene!Mi piace la lingua e la civiltà italiana!!!! Ho iniziato a imparare l'italiano 9 mesi fa..e continuo!!! Spero di visitare l' Italia presto!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Panna water is hard to find in the US. I prefer it over sparkling. Also, I still recall the look on my husband’s face when he tasted a tomato in Italy. When I was younger, you could find nuts in the shell especially around Christmas. They were much better.
Just got back from a month long trip to Italy... I was surprised how much cheaper everything was. My son and I really enjoyed grocery shopping at the local Lidl. Paying tolls on the Autostrad was a bit of a pain, and gas is definitely more expensive, but aside from that Italy is great. The Italian people including the police are totally chill. We could definitely live there.
I don't live in the US any more. As a retired botanist, I moved to a botanical paradise where I have a huge tropical garden. I live on about $500 USD a month for everything. I need not heat nor cool my house. I have everything I need and most things I really want. My taxes are $20 USD a year. It's safer here than most US cities & far cheaper. I highly recommend leaving the US.
That was great information. Thank you both ❣️🇺🇲. I'm obsessed with Italy, and I'm going to visit one day. One day soon. But I love love love America. And things are going to turn around I pray 🙏!!! I hope God blesses you two Beautiful people with a few little Bambinos!!!! 🙏👋. Much love, Southern Utah
I live in the southern part of the US and food is a lot more and the prices are more then than you are quoting. The houses here are very expensive. The younger people starting out can't afford them.
I am 34 and I will never be able to afford a house unless I want to go to the middle of Iowa, far away from any cities, then maybe I could afford a house! I feel like most folks younger than me are in a similar situation. It's a whole country problem unfortunately.
I moved from America to Italy 10 years ago. It was easy. I came over on a cruise ship 'crossing' because the April crossings are much cheaper than flights and there is no limit on luggage. I bought a 2 bedroom villa last year for €45 thousand.
My daughter and family moved to the UK 6 years ago the same way, two adults, two kids, and a golden doodle. They said that week to decompress was the best way to go. We’re looking into moving to Sicily, maybe we should look into that option for us.
I follow you a short time from the Netherlands, but in this time I have seen a lot of your video's. I think you are an exeptionel couple. I hope that you live one time in Italië, where ever that is. And with ivf all wish you all the best, you deserve it.
Just think I live in Naples,FL. I was soo excited last weekend found a frozen yogurt place with toppings that we paid $12 for 2, A tiny, they call it ice cream at Cold Stone is $7.20, A bubble tea flavored $8.50, Culvers small custard $4.79, Killowins $5.50 small cone. It is way too crazy here a lb. of Boars Head Ham is $14.99 now.
Passeggiata (hope i spelled that correctly), the evening stroll. We visited Italy, it was our first time, so we chose a guided tour. Our guide explained the passeggiata to us (we're American living in NC) and it sounds like such a wonderful custom. Finish work and then take a deep breath and relax a little, take a little walk, have an appertivo and then go enjoy your dinner. Granted, these were all in the cities where each neighborhood had a town square. So different than here in the US, where we're constantly running somewhere, rushing through dinner, on to the next thing. That was years ago and i still dream about the food...even the smallest little place you just run across has the most incredible food. The carbonara in Rome, a fabulous squid ink pasta with seafood in Venice (i would travel back for that dish alone)...and the pastry. Granted, you can't compare a vacation to actually living there, but i wouldn't mind trying LOL. Thank you both for always taking us along in your adventures. Love you ❤
I'm living in Alicante, Spain and visited Italy last year. If we talk about prices, Spain is cheaper, but I don't talk about big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. In our city it's still affordable to live, although prices increased for the past 3 years. We pay around 100-150 € for utilities, 1000€ for food/2ppl. 45 cents public transportation one way ticket, 30-50€ meal out/2ppl. You can buy an apartment for 80.000+€ We love it here 🇪🇸
€500 a month per person just for food?!? I live in Italy in what's probably the most expensive region as far as grocery goes, but we could never spend so much just for food! We're a family of 4 and we spend about €250 per person a month. How would you cope if you had two children? That would be €2k.a month just for food...
Good video guys. I’m a Canadian living in Lucca. A few observations from my comune. Our utilities are more than where you are. Trash is a constant at about €40 per month but is calculated based on the size and location of the house. Gas and electric varies a lot from winter to summer. In the summer gas is maybe only €30 but electric is €100 a month because the summer’s are super-hot in the city and I use the Air Con at night. Food is becoming more expensive. I see a difference after 4 years but if I shop “local” is a lot more economical than Canada. I agree about healthcare. Coming from Canada where it is paid from our taxes too. The two systems are similar. Until next year when we can apply to be permanent residents we still pay the annual inscription for two people… almost €2,000… that is a lot for us retired Canucks. Housing is for us the big equalizer. We could not afford the home we rent here if it were in a Canadian city. By my calculation the cost of living comparison is about 20% less in Tuscany but that savings in monthly spending is wiped out by the Can/Euro exchange rate because our dollar is not strong. I think it’s worth mentioning that not everything in life can be measure in dollars or euro. The lifestyle here, if you live “Italian” is a lot more healthy than Canada or the US. For example recently I read a doctor’s comparison about average lifespan comparisons; Italy vs US. Italians live on average 6 years longer and in better health… not so long in decline. The comparison, if I recall, said that 10% of an Italian’s daily calories come from “bad” foods like sweets, soda, chips etc compared to more than 50% in the US. Obesity in Italy is under 15% of the population where it’s over 40% in the US. It’s mostly attributed to lifestyle choices. So for us, we choose to live like our older Italian neighbours… walk everywhere, eat local foods in season, smaller portions, drink only at the table and make do without some of the many conveniences we needed back in Canada. I mean really, what’s five extra years of living worth? I feel to see the big picture these things need to be calculated into the mix. ☺️
Mi sembra strano che la spazzatura a Lucca costi così tanto al mese ..si paga o una volta all'anno, oppure in due rate. Non più di due volte all' anno, non al mese. E costa a seconda della grandezza della casa e dei componenti che la abitano. Almeno è così da noi in Lombardia
@@stevehaire6181 Ecco .siccome la tassa è comunale, pensavo che fosse molto diverso a Lucca. Io abito vicino al lago di Garda . È una zona abbastanza costosa.chi vuole può fare due rate, ma io , si solito pago tutto in una rata sola, così non ci penso più.
certo abbiamo detto che dipende dove vivi quindi le case in Friuli costano meno che a Milano Roma Bologna etc ma la maggior parte delle persone vogliono andare a vivere fuori città perche cmq l'Italia te la puoi girare in treno tranquillamente. È vero le case non sono in pratica ma in America hanno tutto un altro valore le case
@@maggie2sticks717 My father came from Italy and trained as a bricklayer and stonemason. Both grandfathers were in the business. Stone and brick are very expensive in the US. Many homes are made of siding, and if there's brick or stone, it's veneer. I lived in custom-built homes as a child/teen. My current home is siding with stone veneer!
We actually do have milk in a box that's not refrigerated in America. It's just in the baking section next to the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. 😊 It's just not advertised. 😮
This was so interesting. Thank you for creating. I live on the US west coast where housing is very expensive because there is limited supply. Although very affordable, I can see that purchasing a home for someone earning their income in Italy would definately be a life long investment.
I'm English, I've lived in the US,just outside Boston, in Venezuela , Colombia , Brazil, and I have friends and family all over the world, and I've travelled to every continent, except Asia. I love England, and I love Italy. Both have their plusses and minusses, but for me the key is that we have a work-life balance that is way more important to me. In the US, you may make a lot of money, higher salaries , but you dont have a life. You work long hours, your vacation time is minimal, you can't get sick or risk your salary, your job. US is a dog eat dog lifestyle. And... The US is a dangerous place. Guns and hate rule. I wouldnt feel safe, for myself but especially for my children. Gun violence is just too prevalent. Americans are used to it, I guess, but looking in from the outside... nah, you can have your high salaries & long work hours, hate and fear, while I have an apperitivo in the evening with friends, and watch the children play round the fountain in the square in front of me. Italians ,and more and more Brits now, know the benefits of balancing work with life. I wouldn't live anywhere else, so I live in England and spend as much time as I can in italy. Work-!ife balance. It's simple really.
@@margaretpinsent6388 Depends! My British husband lives here in the US with me and vastly prefers the quality of life here. We live in a very safe area with great schools and no litter on the streets. At home he has to lock the doors, petty crime is rife, and his family members are waiting over half a year for appointments.
@@Surreal452 oh right, and none of that *also* goes on in the States. As long as you have that 'I'm alright, Jack' attitude (ask your husband) the US will continue to have more serious social problems that any other western first world country.
@@margaretpinsent6388 like I said, it depends. We’ve been here in the US together for 18 years, and we’re perfectly alright with our standard of living! 😊 thank you!
Doesn’t the Uk have a knife crime problem, especially in London? Oh yeah it does, one example being the recent stabbings in Southport and the knife attacks in Nottingham just last year. Just because you Brits restricted gun ownership in the entire United Kingdom doesn’t mean you are more safer than the US so please pipe down, the UK is in no position to talk down on the US when it comes to safety when you currently have crime problems as well.
@@anthonylafleur6549 how many mass shooting in the US, just this year so far. But thank you for bringing the discussion round to such a tragic event for all of us in the UK. 💔
@@pauletteyoung112Where for example?? Germany, perhaps ?? And survive on German food ?? 🤦♂️🤦♂️ The whole point is moving to ITALY… For the food, language and culture!!
Healthcare I think is the most contentious issue - honestly, for a long time even health insurance was fairly affordable in the US. I feel like once we had “Obamacare” prices for individuals (not with a corporation or getting funded via Obamacare) went way up.
Healthcare will forever be a uniquely American problem. Before Obamacare, health care for me as an individual was significantly higher - actually prohibitively expensive thus I never had it until OCare. But, heallthcare has exploded in price the last 10 years. Thus, while it appears higher with OCare, it's higher everywhere. Corporations are being bankrupted by insanely outrageous premiums. OCare is not immune from healthcare costs.
I am old enough to remember when health insurance didn't exist. When I was born in the 50's, the hospital bill was only $12 and back then babies stayed in the hospital for a week. I don't know if that included my Mom staying in the hospital too.
ok just so someone clears it up American grocery stores have uht milk on the shelves and not in a fridge as well. shelf stable milk is great when you live an hour from the closest grocery store because you don't have to worry about it spoiling before you get home.
Just to be fair, the prices in US dollar of several fruits and vegetables shown in the video, should be double because it is in Italy the price is by kilo and the US price is by pound and you have 2.2 pounds for 1 kilo.
I’m so ready for a new chapter of my life. I’m part Italian ( Cuneo) I hold dual nationality and passport. Now it’s about choosing the right town where you feel home.
I’m retiring soon. My sister lives in Piacenza. Been there many times & I love it. I’m considering living there. But will go back & forth to the US. Thank you for sharing this.
You would not believe this! I just was about to click on a video about why not to move to Italy, which is my plan. Somehow, I shut down my tab. When I got it back up, you had just posted! Now to watch what your video is about. What advice do you guys have for buying a house in Italy? I know it can take longer than what we are used to in Australia, USA, etc.
1. Patience is Key: Understand the Pace: The Italian bureaucratic system operates at a different speed. Be prepared for delays and unexpected hurdles. Long-Term Perspective: Buying a property in Italy is often seen as a long-term investment, so approach the process with patience and a focus on the end goal. 2. Seek Expert Guidance: Lawyer: An Italian lawyer specializing in real estate is essential. They can guide you through legal complexities, contracts, and tax implications. Agent: A reputable local real estate agent can help you find suitable properties and navigate the market. Fiscal Agent: For tax matters, consider hiring a fiscal agent to handle paperwork and ensure compliance. 3. Due Diligence: Property Checks: Thoroughly investigate the property's history, including any legal issues or structural problems. Urban Planning: Understand local zoning laws and building restrictions to avoid future complications. Financial Planning: Factor in additional costs beyond the purchase price, such as notary fees, property taxes, and potential renovation expenses. 4. Cultural Understanding: Relationship Building: Building trust with sellers, agents, and professionals is crucial. Italians value personal relationships. Negotiation: Be prepared for a more nuanced negotiation process compared to other countries. Flexibility: Be open to adapting your expectations and timeline to align with Italian customs. 5. Financial Considerations: Mortgage Options: Explore mortgage options available to foreigners. Interest rates and terms can vary. Cash Reserves: Having a cash cushion for unexpected expenses is advisable. Tax Implications: Understand the tax consequences of owning property in Italy, including property taxes and income tax implications. 6. Location and Lifestyle: Research Thoroughly: Consider the location carefully, including access to amenities, transportation, and healthcare. Visit Frequently: Spend time in the area to experience the lifestyle and ensure it suits your needs. Community Integration: If you plan to live there, engage with the local community to enhance your experience. Remember: Buying a house in Italy can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning, patience, and the right professional support. (yeah, I used artificial intelligence 👀)
Watch the Pasitano Diaries and Kylie Flavell. You may have to scroll through their videos to find the relevant videos. You will get your eyes wide open to how crazy it is trying to buy in Italy and renovate. Good luck.
@daisy9910 Aww, ok. Then you know that people like Kylie took years to do minor renovations bc of all the red tape and that builders just wouldn't show up. Also, Nicki purchased a house, and the previous owners basically took everything. Apparently, it is law that they can in Italy. It was a real eye-opener for me 😂
@@Keyrose-my3xr Thank you. Those previous owners Nikki and Carlo dealt with were so entitled. lol I would have written into the contract of sale what I wanted included, and negotiated from there. I am an interior designer and building designer, and have pretty good knowledge of renovating. It's more about who is trustworthy in regards to agents and notaries, etc.
Honestly all those prices are about the same as smaller midwest towns in the USA. Wine, pizza, and desserts were about the only things that are cheaper. Midwest towns also don’t have great incomes so it makes sense.
Shelf stable/long life milk is common in many countries outside the US, as it only needs to be refrigerated once it is opened. Remember that fridges in the rest of the world are not as large as American fridges, so no gallon size, haha! (1 gallon = 3.8 liters). Flour and many non perishable pantry items are sold in smaller amounts because there are often not pantries in non-American kitchens - you need to dedicate cupboard space for this. In general, homes do not have the built-in storage of American houses- you must build wardrobes (instead of closets) and store less! In the US, mobile phone contracts are the norm, while abroad there are contracts also but also SIM cards a la carte, preloaded with data & SMS and can reload/subscribe every month. It's cheap, you aren't locked in to any one company, any one plan, and is usually more than enough, as outside of the US it is common to use messaging apps (like WhatsApp for example) that use data or wifi, instead of in the US where it is common to SMS text each other.
Thanks for the in depth breakdown. I spent 6 weeks in Italy solo travelling and found it so much cheaper than travelling and even living in my home country of Australia. The food was amazing and affordable, the travel by trains and buses, so easy and so cheap. Even if I wanted to buy property, OMG, I could buy a lovely 2 bedroom with a rooftop terrace and all the amenities in a well populated town for a couple of hundred thousand euro, here in Australia, you're looking at around $1 million!!!! In my next life I'm living in Italy!
You are so lucky you have someone to show you the way. My grandparents came from Bari and built a generational family. I think old school Italians are a different breed.
Absolutely love you guys this videos! You two are the most loving beautiful couple I have seen on RUclips! I wish you all the happiness in the world❤❤❤
My daughter just studied abroad in Florence Italy. She had an incredible time and what a learning opportunity! She saved enough to travel Europe and Africa on the weekends while getting a great education in Italy. (Which had affordable tuition and books!) Thank you to the Italian people who hosted her safely, and showed some young women from America that there is more to the world than their home towns! 🤌
I loved my visit to Northern Italy in April. We ate out during the day when we visited the museums but always visited the local coffee/bakery shop for our cappuccino and cornetto before taking the train to Florence. We shopped at the local grocery store for salad fixings, and we were impressed with the quality and price of the food. I made a stop at the wine bar and picked up a bottle of chilled yummy prosecco for 4 euros.
Loved this video. You painted an amazing picture of Italy without the use of paint. Even Michaelangelo Anselmi would have been proud. lol... Love you two & wish you all the best. ❤
That is why many Italian living close to the Swiss border com to work in Switzerland , allowing for o bring home a salary minimum of 2.500€ . Also truth that many Swiss goes for groceries across the border( Italy , France, Germany ) where price are much lower. Utility prices in Italy are higher than Switzerland ( double of the price) for political decisions. You guys forgot to tell that you have to pay for the highway …
Don't need too many documents for the cat because the USA is a second listed country which makes the move easier. i moved my two dogs from korea and that's a third listed country and that was a lot of documents and paperwork and expense but still that 5 month process was fairly simple. Then we got the pet passport so i could take them all over Europe, but then the UK Brexited so my dogs had to change from British citizens to italians (wish it was that easy for me!!!) Also, buying in the supermarket is also more expensive and you talk about the origin of the fruits and vegetables being from italy, but that's rapidly changing because of trade deals. Making friends or good relationships with people that grow those things (farmer's market or ortoleria) and eating in season will inevitably make the grocery shop a lot cheaper because they'll always give you deals (especially if you buy and ask for no receipt! 😜) Same goes with the bread. Bakeries usually close around lunchtime, if you get there before they close they sell the bread that's left for cheap because they can't sell it the next day. The same with olive oil. i buy mine from a guy who is actually a mechanic for agricultural machines in the north west of sardinia, (where the best olive oil is imho!) and he just goes into a room in the back of his house and comes out with the most divine olive oil, the supermarket taste does not compare!! For houses, i now have to leave Sardinia and i've been looking at buying houses. the cheapest place that fits my requirements is Genova. i'm looking to live near to a city , but have that countryside feel, and also the beach is a requirement. Genova fits all of those, has everything i miss about living in Verona, and everything i love about living in Sardinia. Apartments with gardens, which i need because i now have 3 cats, cost between 40,000-60,000 euro. Now, these houses are structurally sound, but maybe haven't been remodelled inside since the 80's so everything inside looks old, but the kitchen and bathroom works. So everything is functional, but maybe not beautiful, but if you have a small budget like mine, you can remodel each room to your taste as and when you have the money to. but 50,000k house to buy comes out with mortgage of like less tha 200 euro per month including taxes and insurance which really isn't bad! But of course, you only discover these kinds of things and cheaper way to live if you've lived here a while and made connections.
I wanted to comment on the rotational shift y'all talked about. I know Jessi you are familiar with the GM plant in Spring Hill Tennessee and how it used to be Saturn. Well, they used to do the rotation shifts. I worked as a Temp (met my husband there) and I was told Many times that the rotation shifts can take 3-5 years off of your life!! It's not good for your mental or physical health and Very hard on your family life. They quit doing that many years ago and I was very glad!! If y'all move, I think Allesio might miss the "meat and 3" Southern restaurants! Blessings on where y'all choose to live !🙏🏻
@@fiorellafenati5395 why the question mark? Did you not hear them talking about the rotational work available in Italy? Alessio starts to talk about shift work @21:21
Same goes for France except food which is way more expensive. Mind that a yearly gross salary of 50k is a good one on which for example in France, adding all types of taxes, 55 to 60 % are deducted.
The US does in fact have the UHT dairy products. The term is Ultra Pasteurized which is created for those who want these products to last. BTW, don’t ask whether it has actual benefit or not. This is actually why Europeans generally can enjoy better health and better tasting food. UHT and ultra pasteurized actually turns these products into something you might question whether it’s still food.
It is hands down cheaper to live in Italy. Food is cheaper and 1000% better, housing cheaper, clothing, appliances, utilities are cheaper. However, the salaries are much much much lower than in the US and jobs are hard to come by and job growers doesn’t exist (certainly not economically) especially if you’re not in a city. There are no part time jobs either. Gas is more expensive. So if you get a job that requires driving a distance of more than 20 minutes it’ll cost you. I’m an American, lived in Modena for 5 years, with my young family, and have since moved back to US.
yeah, let's not forget that the average salaries in italy are way smaller than the US ones, altohugh in the complex the purchase power is higher in italy if you think that health is gratis, education is gratis (and semi-gratis beyond the highschools), etc (if this current government does not want to sell them off to the oligarchs in order to make all these primary goods available for payment as a luxury for the wealthy class as in the USA, clear)
They're not "way smaller" overall only in some instances. North Italy is comparable to all but the highest salaries of 3 or 4 German provinces. Even in the US there's many areas where salaries can be as low as $20-30K. These averages are so skewered such as the nonsense a country such as Ireland have an average per capita salary of over $100K a year. It's misleading because small population countries as in Scandinavia, Switzerland, Luxembourg , numbers show much higher averages when in truth the large majority live on salaries in the same rage as Italy. Italy is a top 10 in economy, military, trading nation, millionaires, wealthiest citizens in the world, #2 EU industrial power, #2 after Hong Kong in private wealth to GDP ratio, G7 member/founder. How is this possible if salaries are way smaller than in US and the other countries mentioned?
@@maggie2sticks717 tax payer funded, so that everyone can benefit from it, think, even non tax payers, for everybody, not just a luxury for the wealthy and financial class. As good christians, that might sound crazy but we think that health is a primary need, it can't really be a luxury for the middle-high and riche class. But we aren't protestants, we help the weaker, we don't crush it. Yet to the italian State and to the citizen in the complex it costs way less pro capita than in the US, way less, for a way better service in relation to its cost. Shall we talk numbers? The USA spends about 17% of its GDP on public healthcare yearly. Italy 7-8%. "Ah, yes, gotta love muh capitalism and muh freedom" (freedom of spending double for half service that's for sure) Although healthcare in italy has its shortcomings too (medium-long waiting times in the public sector). Alright, bro, no offense but as for now the italian health system is 10 times better than the USA one. America is good at other things, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sh@t on the USA a priori. In God's will the USA will reach such a level of welfare too
@@charliesargent6225 Exactly True. You give some explanation. Let's see, Italy is #2 in Private Wealth to GDP after Hong Kong. Btw, since that was put out, look what has happened to Hong Kong. Things have gone severely south. But anyway, regardless, since Hong Kong is Not a country, and is far smaller too, that means Italy is the #1 Nation in the Entire World for Private Wealth of it's Citizens. Isn't that what every country wants, it's entire citizenry to be 'wealthy'? So right, if Italian's 'wages' are and have been so low compared to some others, then how can this be possible? Well, to anyone who can add 2 + 2, it's not. Your point is correct.
Shelf stable milk can be found at any store in US. And many types from whole, to non fat regular to organic. Usually around $2 for the same small paper container as italy BUT $1.25 at the Dollar or 99 cent stores.
I love to bake and as you know many people love to make cakes, cookies, and breads so the larger size bag of flour is more practical. In my experience, I prefer smaller bags of flour like chickpea or buckwheat flour if you don't use it but once or twice.
Hey guys! My dad was born SW of Udine in the town of Santa Caterina but grew up in Basadella - he's gone now but I always wanted to visit there... Friulano cheese, wine and esp. cold cuts from San Danielle are the BEST! ❤ With Love from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
You must have long life milk in America?? I've seen it in Italy, England & Australia. The small bags of flour are all you will see because it means it will get used in one go so we always use fresh as we need it. The only big 10kg+ bags they have in Italy are for bakers, restaurants etc because they use a lot in one go. Fresh is best. Saves on wastage. That's the same in Australia - tax isn't added, it's already included in the prices.
No, we don’t have long life milk in the U.S. The milk here is fresh and has to be refrigerated all the time. You can get powdered milk (which doesn’t need to be refrigerated in powdered form) which can then be reconstituted in water, after which it needs to be refrigerated. But these days powdered milk is primarily used for specialty baking (in its powdered form) and even then not many people use it (I use it when making croissant dough, but no one else I know buys or uses it).
@@thevaughntestkitchen6045 we have powdered milk in Australia for baking only. We have fresh milk too. The only people I know who buy long life milk buy it because it's cheap or they don't like fresh milk or they don't drink much milk so it's easier to buy long life or they live in rural areas where the small shops don't get daily deliveries/no milk deliveries so they stock up on long life milk.
@@thevaughntestkitchen6045 - yes, we have a few brands of shelf-stable milk in the US (at grocery stores in California at least), but very few. They're on a different aisle than the regular milk, so you might not notice it.
You are in Maniago !- I recognize the sound of the Church bells in the background (Just kidding). My Dad was born in Cavasso Nuovo. I tried looking for Montasio cheese (to make frico) here in NYC (Eataly) but even they didn;t have it. Have to order it online. But I love risotto, polenta with Muset and brovada, and prosciutto di San Daniele is the best! Good luck to the both of you in your decision to make USA or Italy your permanent home.
Utilities, i pay 400€ per monty for gas heating and 200€ for electricity, 20€ trash, 50€ water, 50€ internet and 100€property tax so minimum utiluties is around 800€
I agree! Refound poeple who goes to the private should be one of the solutions! Thank you so much for your video, very helpful. I am looking to moove in italy, so I took good notes of your advises ;) stay safe xx
Great info. I watch food shopping in the UK. Food is very inexpensive. But some have mentioned the utilities are expensive. I've lived in a few states in the US. Some have not sales tax but housing is more. Where I live now is pretty expensive. I'm blessed to own a home. Food and utilities are big bills. $300.00 for elec in the winter.
I want to leave the USA so badly. My family can come visit me there. I wouldn’t miss anything here for sure ❤🎉. Especially the Electric/ Gas bills. I pay 250 dollars a month in the height of summer and dead of winter. 😢
Electricity per KW/hour is roughly the same cost in USA and Italy. Ireland and Scotland are where you get into crazy electric usage in the winter months.
If only moving abroad was a magic wand that would make life perfect! Unfortunately, the reality doesn't live up to the fantasy after the honeymoon phase is over. One can dream though!
My Nonna, may her soul rest with Jesus, is from Cleulis in Udine. We are Primus & Puntel. She had 5 siblings & two stayed on in Italy because they were older & already married. The rest were adults too, but not married so they came to the U.S. with their parents. They lived out their lives in a suburb outside of Philadelphia.
What does it cost to buy & run a car, registration,insurance,petrol, mechanical repairs.? What is the difference in clothing,underware & shoe prices ? How much does it cost for a haircut & wash or basic beauty treatments ? What is the cost of hotels & etc... when vacationing ?
Love your videos. Just to clarify, Papa Johns and Dominos and Pizza Hut are not pizza places. I grew up in NY City, of Italian descent and NYC and even NJ has the best pizza in the US. I have never been to Italy to compare.
Glad i found you on youtube. My grandparents came from Siderno, RC. I went 50 years ago. I was planning to go just before the pandemic but never got there. My grandmothers family made guitars and mandolins. I play and write songs and want to learn to build my own as well. I have a song on youtube called che bella Italy under Gregg and Ron songwriting. Let me know if you like it. Anyway i look forward to watching more of your adventures. Ciao
I wrnt to england for a holiday an couldn't believe how everything was so chea. Then when i was pregnant we decided to move there because my husband at the time was British. But once you settle an find it's hard to find a job let alone get a place to live wee lived with his parents for along time. You find it's not that wonderful the people yes the country yes we are talking the late 80's but the pub culture was amazing an not alot of drunks consisting the amount they drink but the food was weighted by the lb so a cabbage even though it had all it's outer leaves take off it was heavy supermarkets you could only buy veggies at i stem i am talking broccoli an it was alot of money. The pastries even frozen wheren't cooked which shocked me. We moved in a council house an there was no carpets just concrete floors an we where told we where lucky we had light switches no oven or stove a bench because it held the sink. A bath tub an sink an toilet. Our electricity was a pay by use because the person before ran up a huge amount an we being the new owner/ renter had to pay some of the bill each time we topped up our electricity. An no television because they still had licences to watch television i found out years later it was only for the BBC channels but if you aren't told you don't know. So really do your homework because it's harder to leave once you move especially if you don't have the money you thought you would have
Just to let you guys know here in Genoa you literally can not get a Margherita pizza una €8 now. Since our move back from New Zealand where we lived for 8 years house hold expenses have increased by around 30%.
I saw those pasta brands for $6-$7 here in Dallas, TX. We have the highest inflation rate in the US. I'm planning to achieve residency by decent in Italy. I hope this might be a great option because I can't deal with my home state anymore. Everything is so expensive! I'm not thriving, just surviving at this point. The average salary does cover basic needs let alone luxuries and you have to have a car to get around the DFW metroplex.
When I visited Italy I was shocked I was able to eat a whole pizza. So light and fluffy delicious fresh ingredients. Here in the US, 2 slices I’m stuffed like a thanksgiving Turkey.
There are just fine pizzas here in the US (but I do agree, pizza in Italia is gorgeous!)
Hi, I think North American pizzas (i currently live in Canada) use a heavy dough, and too much of it. And, then there is the usage of what feels like a KILO of cheese, and usually really bad quality cheese.
Italian pizzas are lighter, the cheese (if the pizza is the kind to have cheese) is high quality and used in moderation.
In sum, Italian pizza and N. American pizza are 2 entirely different things!
@@reginakunigunde It sounds like you're eating Greek-style pizza, which is only one kind out of the dozens available here!
Eating ANYTHING in Italy I never felt gross…. You eat a big meal in the US and you don’t want to move for the rest of the night.
My friend just got back from Sicily. She paid 6 Euros for a Pizza. The same here would be $22.
For our American friends, as a Frenchman living in Belgium (my father is Belgian), electricity and gas bills are almost $350 per month. The average cost for a decent home is $1,000. The cost of living is higher than in Italy; for example, you need almost $300 here for food. There are many taxes, similar to France and Italy, but healthcare is almost free. Salaries range from $1,600 to $3,000, depending on whether you are a nurse, physician, engineer, etc. In my case, as a chemical engineer, I earn around $2,500 net of tax. If you have a high level of education and are proficient in Dutch or French, Belgium can be a good alternative. By the way, there is a large Italian community in Belgium. 😄 God bless Europeans and our American brothers.
I can’t imagine being able to live in $2500/mo!
@@tieiatalks Belgium is a very rich country and many citizens live more than well. There are a few problems in some areas, but I much prefer living in Europe (in Belgium, in France, etc.). I like the USA, but here a visit to the dentist costs €20/$, an ambulance ride €25. I had to have 3 wisdom teeth extracted in an operation, which cost me $50.
There are child allowances, school is completely free and compulsory! There is also a family policy (there is a lack of crèches, it’s true…).
Without racism, with total freedom of expression, women are very present everywhere.
There is a NATO base (I live in Tournai, the first capital of France before Paris) and SHAPE in Mons. When I was doing my PhD, there were parties in the American army premises. Almost none of the soldiers wanted to return home.
American extreme capitalism cannot work in the long term for a European. We are a bit too social because of our history. And we have been at war for 2000 years on the continent, unfortunately…
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2023/08/16/median-wealth-in-belgium-is-the-highest-in-the-world/
Germany is becoming very expensive after 2022... the taxes are very high, electricty cost a lot more than 150€ in month, rents for one appartament (30m2) you must pay between 600€- 700€ 🤦🏻♀️, the crimilnality from foreigner is becoming very high... Germany is not a safe place to life anymore.
@@AleBorgo118 Yes, it’s true that all over Europe, the war in Ukraine (especially regarding energy) is causing havoc, and uncontrolled immigration is causing problems. That’s what I meant: in some areas, the situation is a bit worse. In terms of living standards, in my opinion, we are still above the United States (I’m talking about ordinary people, of course, the middle class. The very rich, whether European or American, don’t live the same life as us). Germany still tempts me, spending a few years there to practice the language and discover its culture, which is as rich as French or Italian culture. Moreover, we are neighbors.
you are blessed. i'm from portugal salaries range from 800€-850€ and average decent house is 1200€
The quality of food in Italy is also way higher than in the US. Particularly if you go to greengrocers or other specialist shops where the quality for the price is mind blowing.
I shop at Whole Foods, Costco and HEB and am able to find lots of good tasting organic food. I do like to buy lettuce that isn't bagged. Costco only has things wrapped in plastic.
I think you just don't know where to shop in the US. Lots of incredible food and produce here. Try your local farmer's market.
Just depends where you live and shop...except the second part. Price / quality is better in Italy, but that's just relative because people make a lot less money
Been following you guys for two-ish years and proud of how far the channel has come. Wish you the best.
Grazie mille sei molto gentile a seguaci da cosi tanto tempo 🙏🏼
@@ThePasinis i get you wanna be italian but your husband looks arab! go too jerusulum and look every guy is skinny with that arab beard! he prob more muslum then he is italian
I'm with Alessio. Retiring in Italy would be amazing.
I'm so glad you created this video. Many people who visit Italy on vacation (myself included) come away with the idea that they will someday buy a house there and live either temporary or permanently. Your video, based on facts, helps put costs and salaries in perspective. If I were in my mid to late 20's or in my 30's (which I'm NOT) I could envision spending a year or maybe more working as a wait staff person and renting a cheap apartment just to live life to its' fullest in Italy.
STAY AWAY YOU AREN'T WELCOME YOU ARE A PROBLEM
temporarily
We moved to Abruzzo......housing is cheaper here. remodeling may give you sticker shock unless you have remodeled in the U.S. very reasonable. most cheap housing will need some remodeling. Completely rewiring our house for between 3 and 4 thousand. That is pretty cheap actually. We are buying three beds and three mattresses for about 5 grand. ....but they are top quality and made in italy, beautiful, quality, custom fabrics, and the mattresses are clouds. but there is cheap Ikea stuff here too! I'll say it....food, wine, bottled water, cheese, meat, produce is cheap to me, and way better than most products in U.S. tomatoes here taste homegrown, and you can find some favorite wines for less than 8 euro. eating out is great. Got a great deal on a new car. gas prices suck. car insurance for first timers is outrageous, but locals pay not too much. Going for residency......save yourself some time and headache.....hire a translator, especially because things do not go that smoothly in Italy. There will be phone calls to be made, and a translator will save your life. More important than the "therapy" they mentioned. I do not have any idea how things work outside of Abruzzo/Molise, but we are living in an authentic bubble (italians come here for vacation), and things close down during the day, and hardly any english spoken here.....I love it here.
My grandpa's family is from Abruzzo / Molise. Am seriously considering retiring in Italy since the cost of living is lower, and the quality of life is higher than the US. More bang for the retirement buck ;) Thanks for sharing your experience!
My grandpa's family is from Abruzzo / Molise. Am seriously considering retiring in Italy as the cost of living / quality of life ratio is better than the US. This is truly helpful information - thank you for sharing!!
Not even Italians consider to live in Abruzzo 😂
Been to Italy twice. So fascinated by your country Alessio. I love the combo of old and new. Italy still retains its tradition & values.. I admire that, compare to very secular France or Netherlands. As American, we're kinda similar in still being more conservative, compare to the rest of EU
I moved to Italy from Canada, although definitely a culture shock, I am so glad I did it. I hope youmake the best decision for you both 😊
Do you have family there? A support network?
@@Surreal452I do have my husband. The first couple years were difficult. Missing my family, getting used to the “Italian way”. Now I am so happy I took the leap.
@@jaymiedepace7773 Fellow international marriage here, I totally get it 💟
I’m just curious… what town you decide to move to? Cold or warm weather? 🙂
@@RosyJacobin-xt8jd we live close to Tropea in the south, it is stunning! I wish we had those €1 houses where we are 😉
I am bringing my siblings and a cousin to Friuli in September 2025. We will visit our ancestral home and surrounding area and what remaining relatives we have left there. Thanks for your videos. I'm sharing this one and I hope they love Friuli as much as I do. Mandi Mandi
I also hope to visit Italy and see the grandparent village and hopefully find some relative’s that are still there.
I'm an Irish expat that's been living in Malta for the last 18 years and I REALLY want to re-locate to Italy. I'd love to see more of your videos about living in Italy 💜 I'm a digital nomad and EU citizen so work isn't a problem, luckily. I do worry about the language though. I am learning Italian but it's a slow process for me
Vieni pure. Ti aspettiamo.🇮🇹❤️
Welcome!
In the bigger cities, you should have no problem with english nowadays, not outside of them unfortunately
Bought an apartment in north western Italy, and been there twice, trying to learn the language and for me also it's tough. The locals are fantastic, I'll tell them in Italian that I can't speak Italian but they continue on 😂. Going to increase my trips there and hopefully I'll pick up the language or can get a few lessons there. God bless Italy 🇮🇹💗🇮🇪
Ciao a tutti!!!! Sono greco di Atene!Mi piace la lingua e la civiltà italiana!!!! Ho iniziato a imparare l'italiano 9 mesi fa..e continuo!!! Spero di visitare l' Italia presto!!!
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Bravissimo!!
Che bravo che sei! Stessa faccia stessa razza❤
Ti aspettiamo Fratello della Magna Grecia.
Ottimo, stai imparando in fretta, complimenti
@@panoskok5885 secondo te, Atene è una bella città ??? Io l' ho vista anni fa, ma non mi è piaciuta. Mi sono piaciute le isole ma non le città.
We are currently awaiting a decision by the Italian Consulate for our visa applications in order to move there.
I, for one, think you would get even more subscribers by taking us along as you buy and renovate a house in Italy.
I can't wait to watch❤
This will be my third trip to Italy. Yes, I love it! Even though I am in my 60s, I am still considering moving to Italy. I want some peace and quiet!
Vieni, ti aspettiamo. Però non è vero che la vita è sempre tranquilla e calma in Italia. Corriamo e abbiamo anche noi molta frenesia.
Great video. While we are only planning a trip to Italy. My wife and I are thinking of retiring there. So my utmost thanks for this video.
Vi aspettiamo volentieri, sarete i benvenuti !🇮🇹❤️
My wife and I are thinking about doing the same thing. If you've never been there, it's just so refreshing and less stress in my opinion
Panna water is hard to find in the US. I prefer it over sparkling. Also, I still recall the look on my husband’s face when he tasted a tomato in Italy.
When I was younger, you could find nuts in the shell especially around Christmas. They were much better.
Just got back from a month long trip to Italy... I was surprised how much cheaper everything was. My son and I really enjoyed grocery shopping at the local Lidl. Paying tolls on the Autostrad was a bit of a pain, and gas is definitely more expensive, but aside from that Italy is great. The Italian people including the police are totally chill. We could definitely live there.
I don't live in the US any more. As a retired botanist, I moved to a botanical paradise where I have a huge tropical garden. I live on about $500 USD a month for everything. I need not heat nor cool my house. I have everything I need and most things I really want. My taxes are $20 USD a year. It's safer here than most US cities & far cheaper. I highly recommend leaving the US.
So wehre is this place?
Where is this place pray tell?.
Thank you so much....going in September and should be there full time next spring and can't wait!! Grazie Mille.
That was great information. Thank you both ❣️🇺🇲. I'm obsessed with Italy, and I'm going to visit one day. One day soon. But I love love love America. And things are going to turn around I pray 🙏!!! I hope God blesses you two Beautiful people with a few little Bambinos!!!! 🙏👋. Much love, Southern Utah
I live in the southern part of the US and food is a lot more and the prices are more then than you are quoting. The houses here are very expensive. The younger people starting out can't afford them.
I am 34 and I will never be able to afford a house unless I want to go to the middle of Iowa, far away from any cities, then maybe I could afford a house! I feel like most folks younger than me are in a similar situation. It's a whole country problem unfortunately.
@@evercuriousmichelle Unaffordable housing is global now (my family's in the UK, same problem there)
Especially organic food.
100% true
I moved from America to Italy 10 years ago. It was easy. I came over on a cruise ship 'crossing' because the April crossings are much cheaper than flights and there is no limit on luggage. I bought a 2 bedroom villa last year for €45 thousand.
What area?
How hard is it to become a resident? Or better yet, how much should I have in cash to get it done?
My daughter and family moved to the UK 6 years ago the same way, two adults, two kids, and a golden doodle. They said that week to decompress was the best way to go.
We’re looking into moving to Sicily, maybe we should look into that option for us.
I follow you a short time from the Netherlands, but in this time I have seen a lot of your video's. I think you are an exeptionel couple.
I hope that you live one time in Italië, where ever that is. And with ivf all wish you all the best, you deserve it.
Just think I live in Naples,FL. I was soo excited last weekend found a frozen yogurt place with toppings that we paid $12 for 2, A tiny, they call it ice cream at Cold Stone is $7.20, A bubble tea flavored $8.50, Culvers small custard $4.79, Killowins $5.50 small cone. It is way too crazy here a lb. of Boars Head Ham is $14.99 now.
Passeggiata (hope i spelled that correctly), the evening stroll. We visited Italy, it was our first time, so we chose a guided tour. Our guide explained the passeggiata to us (we're American living in NC) and it sounds like such a wonderful custom. Finish work and then take a deep breath and relax a little, take a little walk, have an appertivo and then go enjoy your dinner. Granted, these were all in the cities where each neighborhood had a town square. So different than here in the US, where we're constantly running somewhere, rushing through dinner, on to the next thing. That was years ago and i still dream about the food...even the smallest little place you just run across has the most incredible food. The carbonara in Rome, a fabulous squid ink pasta with seafood in Venice (i would travel back for that dish alone)...and the pastry. Granted, you can't compare a vacation to actually living there, but i wouldn't mind trying LOL. Thank you both for always taking us along in your adventures. Love you ❤
Reminder: Salaries are a lot lower in Italy than the US. It's about a 50-75% paycut so it makes sense that things are cheaper there.
Don't go to work there- very hard. They won't hire you over Italian who knows language. Go retired or passive income/work online.
Go For It! You Are Living With A Native So You Are Halfway There!
Saw you two on The Today Show yesterday! Great job! Also, really enjoyed the information in this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm living in Alicante, Spain and visited Italy last year. If we talk about prices, Spain is cheaper, but I don't talk about big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. In our city it's still affordable to live, although prices increased for the past 3 years. We pay around 100-150 € for utilities, 1000€ for food/2ppl. 45 cents public transportation one way ticket, 30-50€ meal out/2ppl. You can buy an apartment for 80.000+€ We love it here 🇪🇸
€500 a month per person just for food?!? I live in Italy in what's probably the most expensive region as far as grocery goes, but we could never spend so much just for food! We're a family of 4 and we spend about €250 per person a month. How would you cope if you had two children? That would be €2k.a month just for food...
Spanish food isn't comparable to Italian food, the Pomodoro (for example) are way much tasty and healthier!!!
@@RaphaelThorsen 😂
1000E. for food for 2 people is MEGA expensive. I spend way less here I Milan which is considered one the most expensive cities in Italy.
@@elisa6212 Agreed. 500 E. per person is mega expensive.
We do have Parmalat in the US! And most nut milks are also available in cartons on shelves rather than the refrigerator case.
Good video guys. I’m a Canadian living in Lucca. A few observations from my comune. Our utilities are more than where you are. Trash is a constant at about €40 per month but is calculated based on the size and location of the house. Gas and electric varies a lot from winter to summer. In the summer gas is maybe only €30 but electric is €100 a month because the summer’s are super-hot in the city and I use the Air Con at night. Food is becoming more expensive. I see a difference after 4 years but if I shop “local” is a lot more economical than Canada. I agree about healthcare. Coming from Canada where it is paid from our taxes too. The two systems are similar. Until next year when we can apply to be permanent residents we still pay the annual inscription for two people… almost €2,000… that is a lot for us retired Canucks. Housing is for us the big equalizer. We could not afford the home we rent here if it were in a Canadian city. By my calculation the cost of living comparison is about 20% less in Tuscany but that savings in monthly spending is wiped out by the Can/Euro exchange rate because our dollar is not strong.
I think it’s worth mentioning that not everything in life can be measure in dollars or euro. The lifestyle here, if you live “Italian” is a lot more healthy than Canada or the US. For example recently I read a doctor’s comparison about average lifespan comparisons; Italy vs US. Italians live on average 6 years longer and in better health… not so long in decline. The comparison, if I recall, said that 10% of an Italian’s daily calories come from “bad” foods like sweets, soda, chips etc compared to more than 50% in the US. Obesity in Italy is under 15% of the population where it’s over 40% in the US. It’s mostly attributed to lifestyle choices. So for us, we choose to live like our older Italian neighbours… walk everywhere, eat local foods in season, smaller portions, drink only at the table and make do without some of the many conveniences we needed back in Canada. I mean really, what’s five extra years of living worth? I feel to see the big picture these things need to be calculated into the mix. ☺️
Mi sembra strano che la spazzatura a Lucca costi così tanto al mese ..si paga o una volta all'anno, oppure in due rate. Non più di due volte all' anno, non al mese. E costa a seconda della grandezza della casa e dei componenti che la abitano. Almeno è così da noi in Lombardia
Ho convertito il costo annuale in una media mensile. In realtà pago due volte all'anno.
@@stevehaire6181 Ecco .siccome la tassa è comunale, pensavo che fosse molto diverso a Lucca. Io abito vicino al lago di Garda . È una zona abbastanza costosa.chi vuole può fare due rate, ma io , si solito pago tutto in una rata sola, così non ci penso più.
😮😮 oh my god
About houses, prices in Friuli are not the prices of Rome, Milan.. But don't forget that our houses are not made of wood and cardboard!!
certo abbiamo detto che dipende dove vivi quindi le case in Friuli costano meno che a Milano Roma Bologna etc ma la maggior parte delle persone vogliono andare a vivere fuori città perche cmq l'Italia te la puoi girare in treno tranquillamente.
È vero le case non sono in pratica ma in America hanno tutto un altro valore le case
My house is made of brick. I live in Texas. I've never lived in a cardboard house.
@@maggie2sticks717 even the walls dividing the different rooms are in bricks? If yes you must be the only one in the whole States!!!
@@maggie2sticks717 My father came from Italy and trained as a bricklayer and stonemason. Both grandfathers were in the business. Stone and brick are very expensive in the US. Many homes are made of siding, and if there's brick or stone, it's veneer. I lived in custom-built homes as a child/teen. My current home is siding with stone veneer!
Wood and cardboard? I don't know if it's arrogance or ignorance. Probably a little bit of both.
We actually do have milk in a box that's not refrigerated in America. It's just in the baking section next to the evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. 😊 It's just not advertised. 😮
I’ve seen your videos here and there and I just want to thank you for your wholesome content. All the best ❤
Love your videos! Can you make a step buy step video on cost, paperwork and process of moving your pet to Italy. Thank you, Michael
This is one of your best episodes so far... very insightful and useful to those of us considering retiring in Italy
Fresh garlic $9.00 US dollars per pound! I live in Napa Valley California and food is the most expensive it’s ever been!
Me and my family lived in Italy in the 80’s it was different.
Can’t wait to go back and enjoy retirement one day
Hi Jesse, we have milk on the shelf here in the US both dairy and nut milks. I used to keep them for emergency when my kids were little.
Dollar tree has shelf milk. No need to refrigerate until you open. We buy his for camp all the time.
This was so interesting. Thank you for creating. I live on the US west coast where housing is very expensive because there is limited supply. Although very affordable, I can see that purchasing a home for someone earning their income in Italy would definately be a life long investment.
Il mondo è bello...ma l' Italia è un' altra cosa!❤️🇮🇹
I'm English, I've lived in the US,just outside Boston, in Venezuela , Colombia , Brazil, and I have friends and family all over the world, and I've travelled to every continent, except Asia. I love England, and I love Italy. Both have their plusses and minusses, but for me the key is that we have a work-life balance that is way more important to me. In the US, you may make a lot of money, higher salaries , but you dont have a life. You work long hours, your vacation time is minimal, you can't get sick or risk your salary, your job. US is a dog eat dog lifestyle. And... The US is a dangerous place. Guns and hate rule. I wouldnt feel safe, for myself but especially for my children. Gun violence is just too prevalent. Americans are used to it, I guess, but looking in from the outside... nah, you can have your high salaries & long work hours, hate and fear, while I have an apperitivo in the evening with friends, and watch the children play round the fountain in the square in front of me.
Italians ,and more and more Brits now, know the benefits of balancing work with life. I wouldn't live anywhere else, so I live in England and spend as much time as I can in italy. Work-!ife balance. It's simple really.
@@margaretpinsent6388 Depends! My British husband lives here in the US with me and vastly prefers the quality of life here. We live in a very safe area with great schools and no litter on the streets. At home he has to lock the doors, petty crime is rife, and his family members are waiting over half a year for appointments.
@@Surreal452 oh right, and none of that *also* goes on in the States. As long as you have that 'I'm alright, Jack' attitude (ask your husband) the US will continue to have more serious social problems that any other western first world country.
@@margaretpinsent6388 like I said, it depends. We’ve been here in the US together for 18 years, and we’re perfectly alright with our standard of living! 😊 thank you!
Doesn’t the Uk have a knife crime problem, especially in London? Oh yeah it does, one example being the recent stabbings in Southport and the knife attacks in Nottingham just last year. Just because you Brits restricted gun ownership in the entire United Kingdom doesn’t mean you are more safer than the US so please pipe down, the UK is in no position to talk down on the US when it comes to safety when you currently have crime problems as well.
@@anthonylafleur6549 how many mass shooting in the US, just this year so far.
But thank you for bringing the discussion round to such a tragic event for all of us in the UK. 💔
I agree with Alessio! Work hard in the US. Then move to retire in Italy!
Or move to a European country with higher salaries.
@@pauletteyoung112 European country with higher salaries have also higher life cost...
@@pauletteyoung112Where for example??
Germany, perhaps ??
And survive on German food ?? 🤦♂️🤦♂️
The whole point is moving to ITALY…
For the food, language and culture!!
Healthcare I think is the most contentious issue - honestly, for a long time even health insurance was fairly affordable in the US. I feel like once we had “Obamacare” prices for individuals (not with a corporation or getting funded via Obamacare) went way up.
Healthcare will forever be a uniquely American problem. Before Obamacare, health care for me as an individual was significantly higher - actually prohibitively expensive thus I never had it until OCare.
But, heallthcare has exploded in price the last 10 years. Thus, while it appears higher with OCare, it's higher everywhere. Corporations are being bankrupted by insanely outrageous premiums. OCare is not immune from healthcare costs.
I am old enough to remember when health insurance didn't exist. When I was born in the 50's, the hospital bill was only $12 and back then babies stayed in the hospital for a week. I don't know if that included my Mom staying in the hospital too.
Spritz Aperol in NYC is $15-$22. Pasta is always in the $20’s. I had pasta pomodoro yesterday was $27.00. Dessert was $16.
Are cheap..... 😆😆😆
ok just so someone clears it up American grocery stores have uht milk on the shelves and not in a fridge as well. shelf stable milk is great when you live an hour from the closest grocery store because you don't have to worry about it spoiling before you get home.
Just to be fair, the prices in US dollar of several fruits and vegetables shown in the video, should be double because it is in Italy the price is by kilo and the US price is by pound and you have 2.2 pounds for 1 kilo.
Exactly. You get 2.2 lbs for every kilo measurement. It's usually a surprise!
Yes, 1kg = 2.2lbs. Therefore, you divide the price/kg by 2.2 = price/lb. (plus the exchange rate). The USD prices in the video are correct.
They did those conversions.
But they did exactly that in the video
I’m so ready for a new chapter of my life. I’m part Italian ( Cuneo) I hold dual nationality and passport. Now it’s about choosing the right town where you feel home.
Dual nationality? Move to Italy asap!!!
@@alemassa6632 😇
I’m retiring soon. My sister lives in Piacenza. Been there many times & I love it.
I’m considering living there. But will go back & forth to the US. Thank you for sharing this.
You would not believe this! I just was about to click on a video about why not to move to Italy, which is my plan. Somehow, I shut down my tab. When I got it back up, you had just posted! Now to watch what your video is about.
What advice do you guys have for buying a house in Italy? I know it can take longer than what we are used to in Australia, USA, etc.
1. Patience is Key:
Understand the Pace: The Italian bureaucratic system operates at a different speed. Be prepared for delays and unexpected hurdles.
Long-Term Perspective: Buying a property in Italy is often seen as a long-term investment, so approach the process with patience and a focus on the end goal.
2. Seek Expert Guidance:
Lawyer: An Italian lawyer specializing in real estate is essential. They can guide you through legal complexities, contracts, and tax implications.
Agent: A reputable local real estate agent can help you find suitable properties and navigate the market.
Fiscal Agent: For tax matters, consider hiring a fiscal agent to handle paperwork and ensure compliance.
3. Due Diligence:
Property Checks: Thoroughly investigate the property's history, including any legal issues or structural problems.
Urban Planning: Understand local zoning laws and building restrictions to avoid future complications.
Financial Planning: Factor in additional costs beyond the purchase price, such as notary fees, property taxes, and potential renovation expenses.
4. Cultural Understanding:
Relationship Building: Building trust with sellers, agents, and professionals is crucial. Italians value personal relationships.
Negotiation: Be prepared for a more nuanced negotiation process compared to other countries.
Flexibility: Be open to adapting your expectations and timeline to align with Italian customs.
5. Financial Considerations:
Mortgage Options: Explore mortgage options available to foreigners. Interest rates and terms can vary.
Cash Reserves: Having a cash cushion for unexpected expenses is advisable.
Tax Implications: Understand the tax consequences of owning property in Italy, including property taxes and income tax implications.
6. Location and Lifestyle:
Research Thoroughly: Consider the location carefully, including access to amenities, transportation, and healthcare.
Visit Frequently: Spend time in the area to experience the lifestyle and ensure it suits your needs.
Community Integration: If you plan to live there, engage with the local community to enhance your experience.
Remember: Buying a house in Italy can be a rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning, patience, and the right professional support.
(yeah, I used artificial intelligence 👀)
Watch the Pasitano Diaries and Kylie Flavell.
You may have to scroll through their videos to find the relevant videos.
You will get your eyes wide open to how crazy it is trying to buy in Italy and renovate.
Good luck.
@@Keyrose-my3xr I'm an Italian citizen luckily. I watch those channels already.
@daisy9910 Aww, ok. Then you know that people like Kylie took years to do minor renovations bc of all the red tape and that builders just wouldn't show up.
Also, Nicki purchased a house, and the previous owners basically took everything. Apparently, it is law that they can in Italy.
It was a real eye-opener for me 😂
@@Keyrose-my3xr Thank you. Those previous owners Nikki and Carlo dealt with were so entitled. lol
I would have written into the contract of sale what I wanted included, and negotiated from there. I am an interior designer and building designer, and have pretty good knowledge of renovating. It's more about who is trustworthy in regards to agents and notaries, etc.
I want to move to Greece. It’s a country that speaks to me. I must have lived there in a previous life.
Honestly all those prices are about the same as smaller midwest towns in the USA. Wine, pizza, and desserts were about the only things that are cheaper. Midwest towns also don’t have great incomes so it makes sense.
Shelf stable/long life milk is common in many countries outside the US, as it only needs to be refrigerated once it is opened. Remember that fridges in the rest of the world are not as large as American fridges, so no gallon size, haha! (1 gallon = 3.8 liters).
Flour and many non perishable pantry items are sold in smaller amounts because there are often not pantries in non-American kitchens - you need to dedicate cupboard space for this. In general, homes do not have the built-in storage of American houses- you must build wardrobes (instead of closets) and store less!
In the US, mobile phone contracts are the norm, while abroad there are contracts also but also SIM cards a la carte, preloaded with data & SMS and can reload/subscribe every month. It's cheap, you aren't locked in to any one company, any one plan, and is usually more than enough, as outside of the US it is common to use messaging apps (like WhatsApp for example) that use data or wifi, instead of in the US where it is common to SMS text each other.
Prices are cheap but jobs are scarce too. Even though if I had a native Italian as husband I would move there in a heartbeat ❤
Thanks for the in depth breakdown. I spent 6 weeks in Italy solo travelling and found it so much cheaper than travelling and even living in my home country of Australia. The food was amazing and affordable, the travel by trains and buses, so easy and so cheap. Even if I wanted to buy property, OMG, I could buy a lovely 2 bedroom with a rooftop terrace and all the amenities in a well populated town for a couple of hundred thousand euro, here in Australia, you're looking at around $1 million!!!! In my next life I'm living in Italy!
You are so lucky you have someone to show you the way. My grandparents came from Bari and built a generational family. I think old school Italians are a different breed.
You can sometimes find shelf stable milk in America. The most common brand name I'm familiar with is, ironically, Parmalat - "Milk from Parma"!
Ok come to Milano and cost of living almost doubles - however, it also depends on your lifestyle
Jessi you look so pretty in this video! Hope you are doing well
Aww I thought the same. She is always beautiful, but the last couple of videos even more so
I found moving and living in Italy was less stressful then living in America...plus Italy food is healthier...then America
Absolutely love you guys this videos! You two are the most loving beautiful couple I have seen on RUclips! I wish you all the happiness in the world❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!
My daughter just studied abroad in Florence Italy. She had an incredible time and what a learning opportunity! She saved enough to travel Europe and Africa on the weekends while getting a great education in Italy. (Which had affordable tuition and books!)
Thank you to the Italian people who hosted her safely, and showed some young women from America that there is more to the world than their home towns! 🤌
I loved my visit to Northern Italy in April. We ate out during the day when we visited the museums but always visited the local coffee/bakery shop for our cappuccino and cornetto before taking the train to Florence. We shopped at the local grocery store for salad fixings, and we were impressed with the quality and price of the food. I made a stop at the wine bar and picked up a bottle of chilled yummy prosecco for 4 euros.
Loved this video. You painted an amazing picture of Italy without the use of paint. Even Michaelangelo Anselmi would have been proud. lol... Love you two & wish you all the best. ❤
That is why many Italian living close to the Swiss border com to work in Switzerland , allowing for o bring home a salary minimum of 2.500€ .
Also truth that many Swiss goes for groceries across the border( Italy , France, Germany ) where price are much lower.
Utility prices in Italy are higher than Switzerland ( double of the price) for political decisions.
You guys forgot to tell that you have to pay for the highway …
The Pasta aisle in Italy is almost as big as the cereal isle in the US.
Lactaid here in U.S. is still refrigerated, but lasts over a month because it is ultra pasteurized killing more bacteria.
Great information in this video. Thanks for sharing ! Haven’t been to Italy. Looks beautiful, hope to go one day ! ❤
Loved learning about Italy!!
Don't need too many documents for the cat because the USA is a second listed country which makes the move easier. i moved my two dogs from korea and that's a third listed country and that was a lot of documents and paperwork and expense but still that 5 month process was fairly simple. Then we got the pet passport so i could take them all over Europe, but then the UK Brexited so my dogs had to change from British citizens to italians (wish it was that easy for me!!!)
Also, buying in the supermarket is also more expensive and you talk about the origin of the fruits and vegetables being from italy, but that's rapidly changing because of trade deals. Making friends or good relationships with people that grow those things (farmer's market or ortoleria) and eating in season will inevitably make the grocery shop a lot cheaper because they'll always give you deals (especially if you buy and ask for no receipt! 😜) Same goes with the bread. Bakeries usually close around lunchtime, if you get there before they close they sell the bread that's left for cheap because they can't sell it the next day. The same with olive oil. i buy mine from a guy who is actually a mechanic for agricultural machines in the north west of sardinia, (where the best olive oil is imho!) and he just goes into a room in the back of his house and comes out with the most divine olive oil, the supermarket taste does not compare!!
For houses, i now have to leave Sardinia and i've been looking at buying houses. the cheapest place that fits my requirements is Genova. i'm looking to live near to a city , but have that countryside feel, and also the beach is a requirement. Genova fits all of those, has everything i miss about living in Verona, and everything i love about living in Sardinia. Apartments with gardens, which i need because i now have 3 cats, cost between 40,000-60,000 euro. Now, these houses are structurally sound, but maybe haven't been remodelled inside since the 80's so everything inside looks old, but the kitchen and bathroom works. So everything is functional, but maybe not beautiful, but if you have a small budget like mine, you can remodel each room to your taste as and when you have the money to. but 50,000k house to buy comes out with mortgage of like less tha 200 euro per month including taxes and insurance which really isn't bad!
But of course, you only discover these kinds of things and cheaper way to live if you've lived here a while and made connections.
Thank you both so much for keeping your information current and for sharing so openly with us! ♥♥♥
I wanted to comment on the rotational shift y'all talked about. I know Jessi you are familiar with the GM plant in Spring Hill Tennessee and how it used to be Saturn. Well, they used to do the rotation shifts. I worked as a Temp (met my husband there) and I was told Many times that the rotation shifts can take 3-5 years off of your life!! It's not good for your mental or physical health and Very hard on your family life. They quit doing that many years ago and I was very glad!!
If y'all move, I think Allesio might miss the "meat and 3" Southern restaurants! Blessings on where y'all choose to live !🙏🏻
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@@fiorellafenati5395
why the question mark? Did you not hear them talking about the rotational work available in Italy? Alessio starts to talk about shift work @21:21
Same goes for France except food which is way more expensive.
Mind that a yearly gross salary of 50k is a good one on which for example in France, adding all types of taxes, 55 to 60 % are deducted.
The US does in fact have the UHT dairy products. The term is Ultra Pasteurized which is created for those who want these products to last. BTW, don’t ask whether it has actual benefit or not. This is actually why Europeans generally can enjoy better health and better tasting food. UHT and ultra pasteurized actually turns these products into something you might question whether it’s still food.
It is hands down cheaper to live in Italy. Food is cheaper and 1000% better, housing cheaper, clothing, appliances, utilities are cheaper. However, the salaries are much much much lower than in the US and jobs are hard to come by and job growers doesn’t exist (certainly not economically) especially if you’re not in a city. There are no part time jobs either. Gas is more expensive. So if you get a job that requires driving a distance of more than 20 minutes it’ll cost you.
I’m an American, lived in Modena for 5 years, with my young family, and have since moved back to US.
yeah, let's not forget that the average salaries in italy are way smaller than the US ones, altohugh in the complex the purchase power is higher in italy if you think that health is gratis, education is gratis (and semi-gratis beyond the highschools), etc (if this current government does not want to sell them off to the oligarchs in order to make all these primary goods available for payment as a luxury for the wealthy class as in the USA, clear)
They're not "way smaller" overall only in some instances. North Italy is comparable to all but the highest salaries of 3 or 4 German provinces. Even in the US there's many areas where salaries can be as low as $20-30K. These averages are so skewered such as the nonsense a country such as Ireland have an average per capita salary of over $100K a year. It's misleading because small population countries as in Scandinavia, Switzerland, Luxembourg , numbers show much higher averages when in truth the large majority live on salaries in the same rage as Italy. Italy is a top 10 in economy, military, trading nation, millionaires, wealthiest citizens in the world, #2 EU industrial power, #2 after Hong Kong in private wealth to GDP ratio, G7 member/founder. How is this possible if salaries are way smaller than in US and the other countries mentioned?
Free or tax payer funded?
@@maggie2sticks717 tax payer funded, so that everyone can benefit from it, think, even non tax payers, for everybody, not just a luxury for the wealthy and financial class. As good christians, that might sound crazy but we think that health is a primary need, it can't really be a luxury for the middle-high and riche class.
But we aren't protestants, we help the weaker, we don't crush it.
Yet to the italian State and to the citizen in the complex it costs way less pro capita than in the US, way less, for a way better service in relation to its cost. Shall we talk numbers? The USA spends about 17% of its GDP on public healthcare yearly. Italy 7-8%. "Ah, yes, gotta love muh capitalism and muh freedom" (freedom of spending double for half service that's for sure)
Although healthcare in italy has its shortcomings too (medium-long waiting times in the public sector).
Alright, bro, no offense but as for now the italian health system is 10 times better than the USA one. America is good at other things, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sh@t on the USA a priori. In God's will the USA will reach such a level of welfare too
@@charliesargent6225 Exactly True. You give some explanation. Let's see, Italy is #2 in Private Wealth to GDP after Hong Kong. Btw, since that was put out, look what has happened to Hong Kong. Things have gone severely south. But anyway, regardless, since Hong Kong is Not a country, and is far smaller too, that means Italy is the #1 Nation in the Entire World for Private Wealth of it's Citizens. Isn't that what every country wants, it's entire citizenry to be 'wealthy'? So right, if Italian's 'wages' are and have been so low compared to some others, then how can this be possible? Well, to anyone who can add 2 + 2, it's not. Your point is correct.
Shelf stable milk can be found at any store in US. And many types from whole, to non fat regular to organic. Usually around $2 for the same small paper container as italy BUT $1.25 at the Dollar or 99 cent stores.
I love to bake and as you know many people love to make cakes, cookies, and breads so the larger size bag of flour is more practical. In my experience, I prefer smaller bags of flour like chickpea or buckwheat flour if you don't use it but once or twice.
Most countries don't bulk buy like America.
I was absolutely shocked at the sizes there, especially the sizes of the milk😮😂
@@Keyrose-my3xr It's so true. We eat a lot of cereal for breakfast and we need lots of milk for it. 😅
@malice41414 😂Good point
Hey guys! My dad was born SW of Udine in the town of Santa Caterina but grew up in Basadella - he's gone now but I always wanted to visit there... Friulano cheese, wine and esp. cold cuts from San Danielle are the BEST! ❤ With Love from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
You must have long life milk in America?? I've seen it in Italy, England & Australia.
The small bags of flour are all you will see because it means it will get used in one go so we always use fresh as we need it. The only big 10kg+ bags they have in Italy are for bakers, restaurants etc because they use a lot in one go. Fresh is best. Saves on wastage.
That's the same in Australia - tax isn't added, it's already included in the prices.
No, we don’t have long life milk in the U.S. The milk here is fresh and has to be refrigerated all the time. You can get powdered milk (which doesn’t need to be refrigerated in powdered form) which can then be reconstituted in water, after which it needs to be refrigerated. But these days powdered milk is primarily used for specialty baking (in its powdered form) and even then not many people use it (I use it when making croissant dough, but no one else I know buys or uses it).
@@thevaughntestkitchen6045 we have powdered milk in Australia for baking only. We have fresh milk too. The only people I know who buy long life milk buy it because it's cheap or they don't like fresh milk or they don't drink much milk so it's easier to buy long life or they live in rural areas where the small shops don't get daily deliveries/no milk deliveries so they stock up on long life milk.
@@thevaughntestkitchen6045 - yes, we have a few brands of shelf-stable milk in the US (at grocery stores in California at least), but very few. They're on a different aisle than the regular milk, so you might not notice it.
@@thevaughntestkitchen6045Yes we do. Parmalat. Why do you write things when you don’t know?
You are in Maniago !- I recognize the sound of the Church bells in the background (Just kidding). My Dad was born in Cavasso Nuovo. I tried looking for Montasio cheese (to make frico) here in NYC (Eataly) but even they didn;t have it. Have to order it online. But I love risotto, polenta with Muset and brovada, and prosciutto di San Daniele is the best! Good luck to the both of you in your decision to make USA or Italy your permanent home.
Utilities, i pay 400€ per monty for gas heating and 200€ for electricity, 20€ trash, 50€ water, 50€ internet and 100€property tax so minimum utiluties is around 800€
Jesse you are wrong parlamat milk is shelf stable and available everywhere in the us
I agree! Refound poeple who goes to the private should be one of the solutions! Thank you so much for your video, very helpful. I am looking to moove in italy, so I took good notes of your advises ;) stay safe xx
Great info. I watch food shopping in the UK. Food is very inexpensive. But some have mentioned the utilities are expensive. I've lived in a few states in the US. Some have not sales tax but housing is more. Where I live now is pretty expensive. I'm blessed to own a home. Food and utilities are big bills. $300.00 for elec in the winter.
I want to leave the USA so badly. My family can come visit me there. I wouldn’t miss anything here for sure ❤🎉. Especially the Electric/ Gas bills. I pay 250 dollars a month in the height of summer and dead of winter. 😢
Electricity per KW/hour is roughly the same cost in USA and Italy. Ireland and Scotland are where you get into crazy electric usage in the winter months.
@@Duke_of_Prunes the electric/gas bill I pay is for a one bedroom small apartment not a house or even a townhome
If only moving abroad was a magic wand that would make life perfect! Unfortunately, the reality doesn't live up to the fantasy after the honeymoon phase is over. One can dream though!
There is a reason these Italian/American couples on RUclips all seem to live in America. Pls don't be blinded.
I say this as a non American.
This makes me miss Italy! Solving that problem though as this weekend there is an Italian Festival in Western NY!
I have been considering it. Currently in Seattle and I am tired of all of our food and water being poisoned.
We took a damigiane (54 litres) Verduzzo Friulano back home to Germany, a wonderfull desert wine.. ..
My Nonna, may her soul rest with Jesus, is from Cleulis in Udine. We are Primus & Puntel. She had 5 siblings & two stayed on in Italy because they were older & already married. The rest were adults too, but not married so they came to the U.S. with their parents. They lived out their lives in a suburb outside of Philadelphia.
So much great info guys as always thank you so much . Your always so full of great information. Wr love watching you both ❤️
What does it cost to buy & run a car, registration,insurance,petrol,
mechanical repairs.?
What is the difference in clothing,underware & shoe prices ?
How much does it cost for a haircut & wash or basic beauty treatments ?
What is the cost of hotels & etc... when vacationing ?
Love your videos. Just to clarify, Papa Johns and Dominos and Pizza Hut are not pizza places. I grew up in NY City, of Italian descent and NYC and even NJ has the best pizza in the US. I have never been to Italy to compare.
There's no comparison..... trust me!
The average salary in Italy is around $34K US. The average salary in the U.S. is around $67K. It is a good time to go to Italy for us.
Glad i found you on youtube. My grandparents came from Siderno, RC. I went 50 years ago. I was planning to go just before the pandemic but never got there. My grandmothers family made guitars and mandolins. I play and write songs and want to learn to build my own as well. I have a song on youtube called che bella Italy under Gregg and Ron songwriting. Let me know if you like it. Anyway i look forward to watching more of your adventures. Ciao
I LOVE how there is SO MUCH LESS plastic packaging!!!
I wrnt to england for a holiday an couldn't believe how everything was so chea. Then when i was pregnant we decided to move there because my husband at the time was British. But once you settle an find it's hard to find a job let alone get a place to live wee lived with his parents for along time. You find it's not that wonderful the people yes the country yes we are talking the late 80's but the pub culture was amazing an not alot of drunks consisting the amount they drink but the food was weighted by the lb so a cabbage even though it had all it's outer leaves take off it was heavy supermarkets you could only buy veggies at i stem i am talking broccoli an it was alot of money. The pastries even frozen wheren't cooked which shocked me. We moved in a council house an there was no carpets just concrete floors an we where told we where lucky we had light switches no oven or stove a bench because it held the sink. A bath tub an sink an toilet. Our electricity was a pay by use because the person before ran up a huge amount an we being the new owner/ renter had to pay some of the bill each time we topped up our electricity. An no television because they still had licences to watch television i found out years later it was only for the BBC channels but if you aren't told you don't know. So really do your homework because it's harder to leave once you move especially if you don't have the money you thought you would have
Just to let you guys know here in Genoa you literally can not get a Margherita pizza una €8 now. Since our move back from New Zealand where we lived for 8 years house hold expenses have increased by around 30%.
France, Italy and Greece food prices have all changed in a similar manner though Greek food prices went through the roof like they have in NZ .
I saw those pasta brands for $6-$7 here in Dallas, TX. We have the highest inflation rate in the US. I'm planning to achieve residency by decent in Italy. I hope this might be a great option because I can't deal with my home state anymore. Everything is so expensive! I'm not thriving, just surviving at this point. The average salary does cover basic needs let alone luxuries and you have to have a car to get around the DFW metroplex.