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If you're thinking of moving to Italy, it can be helpful to get an idea about the cost of living. Although prices might seem lower, salaries are lower as well. Come along with us as we evaluate the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, entertainment and healthcare.
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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.
I'm with Alessio. Retiring in Italy would be amazing.
I say go now. Especially with all their work to get pregnant. Health insurance in the US is crazy.
go for it
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
@ThePasinisthe average salary in the United States is $64,000 and the average salary in Italy is $33,000. Italy is practically a poor country.
@AmericaTheBeautiful-f2zma non dire cazzate, stiamo 1000 volte meglio in Italia che voi negli USA con tutti gli homless e i drogati di fentanyl, svegliati che non é lo stipendio alto a far vivere bene un popolo anche perché in Italia io d'assicurazione dell'auto pago 200€ l'anno mentre voi negli usa li pagate ogni mese quindi capisci che ció che dici non ha senso😂😂
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.
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
@hillelposner6658 Quality is not better than what I get. I grow it myself.
I’m Swiss, currently living in the US. Grocery shopping is a nightmare here. They do sell healthy foods at certain grocery stores. I spend 2000-2500 USD per month for healthy food (for one person). I can’t wait to be back in Europe, where I can buy healthy food cheap and where I will finally have healthcare again.
@MissRed92837 What do you mean by "healthy food"... nobody spends 2,000$ a month on food.
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
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! 🤌
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 😂
@mrt.789 why? Thanks
@mrt.789yeah exactly it's really bad there
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, 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❤
Yess!! Please!!🎉🎉🎉
The Pasta aisle in Italy is almost as big as the cereal isle in the US.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hi. I want to move italy with my son 14 years old. Can you say me which town is safety and school etc. Thank u very much
@diladila6754in Italia trovi tutto a seconda della tua disponibilità economica,se pensi tuo figlio debba studiare universita ti conviene una città ,io vivo a Roma e ci sono tante scelte,la sicurezza credo sia buona in Italia.
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
Thank you so much....going in September and should be there full time next spring and can't wait!! Grazie Mille.
I want to move to Greece. It’s a country that speaks to me. I must have lived there in a previous life.
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 🇮🇹💗🇮🇪
So excited for you!
Go For It! You Are Living With A Native So You Are Halfway There!
This is one of your best episodes so far... very insightful and useful to those of us considering retiring in Italy
We do have Parmalat in the US! And most nut milks are also available in cartons on shelves rather than the refrigerator case.
I’ve seen your videos here and there and I just want to thank you for your wholesome content. All the best ❤
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
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.
Dollar tree has shelf milk. No need to refrigerate until you open. We buy his for camp all the time.
We are currently awaiting a decision by the Italian Consulate for our visa applications in order to move there.
Did you get it? Where are you from first? We're Canadians and want to move to Sicily. Can you tell me what's the best way to do it? Thanks in advance.
@andredesmarais1484yes we did! We moved from the Midwest USA to a town near Florence last November. We got a lot of help from Smart Move Italy. The founder is Canadian. Good luck.
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
Saw you two on The Today Show yesterday! Great job! Also, really enjoyed the information in this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fresh garlic $9.00 US dollars per pound! I live in Napa Valley California and food is the most expensive it’s ever been!
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 ❤
Loved learning about Italy!!
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.
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.
I buy it on Amazon
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.
They have Parmalat in the US
Ok come to Milano and cost of living almost doubles - however, it also depends on your lifestyle
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.
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. ❤
I live in California and I can find milk on the shelf. Whole walnuts in the shell are not typically in all stores but you can find where the bulk bins are. I wish the U.S carried ACE succo
17:48 again, I have to ask what is the median income of those in the area?
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.
I LOVE how there is SO MUCH LESS plastic packaging!!!
Would like to know rents for studio in major cities Rome Florence Venice then costs nearby towns like Sorrento
You can sometimes find shelf stable milk in America. The most common brand name I'm familiar with is, ironically, Parmalat - "Milk from Parma"!
well us vacation is 3 times less than italy lol..rn in usa in some cities u wait 3-4 minths to get even to a family dr..specialist is about 6 months..and if u go to hospital even with insurance u get a 20k bill even with insurance if u are lucky lol
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 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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.
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 ❤
Love your video my wife and I are thinking about coming. Do they sell Kiefer milk in Italy? I was wondering if you can give me some feedback
Do you ever go to the stores where they make the pasta fresh and it's been hanging for a certain amount of time and take it home and have fresh homemade pasta not dried out pasta and what's the difference in the texture and the price range I would think it would be better fresh made
Very interesting tk u! I was in italy (southern) in 1980 for a holiday very nice friendly people great food etc ❤️💚💙🇦🇺
We do have boxed milk on the shelves in the US.
Very informative video. Thank you for sharing
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing the costs in Italy!
Thank you for the information sounds like Italy is more cheaper then in the US no wonder everyone is moving.
Only works for people working online as salary jobs in Italy are too low so Italians that are not remote workers leave to work in the UK.. Or USA or countries with higher salaries.
Italy for remote workers or retirement yes
We are living in Newzealand my husband is electrical Engineer he got a job offer in italy Jesi Ancona . Now we are a bit confused what to do . Bcz public schools teaching course are in Italian and my kids only know English
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
So cool, thank you for sharing!!! What about language? Obviously speaking fluent Italian is best but how do locals respond to questions in English? Also, is Citizenship difficult to get? Thank you.
Does the homes that you showed for sale in Italy have a program like the United States called USDA? It’s like the government helps out with a percentage to purchase the house for first time homebuyers.
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.
You want to know why? Less shipping cost. The entire country of Italy is only 150 miles wide, and 600 miles long. About the same square miles as ARIZONA.
@brockreynolds870 Funny you should say that, since I'm currently visiting family in Arizona. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
How did you enjoy all the trash and graffiti everywhere in Italy
@ I went all over the place from southern Italy to northern Italy- especially the lake district. Put over 20,000 kilometers on the car. The car rental guy was really mad when I returned the car (I had unlimited mileage). Anyway... the only place that turned me off was Napoli. It's like the arm pit of Italy. Dirty, dungy, over crowded, people drove like maniacs and pedestrians did not respect traffic signals. It was a madhouse.
What about prices on piazza (open market)
:O I was just in Friuli Venezia Giulia three months ago!
I will look through your videos but are monthly rentals hard to find?
Excellent Information! Thanks
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.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video! Let's stay connected. Warm regards from Norway!
We do have milk in cartons on grocery shelves with almonds, hemp, coconut, etc. But only in a very small space, And have had this for many years.
Great information in this video. Thanks for sharing ! Haven’t been to Italy. Looks beautiful, hope to go one day ! ❤
Whats the cheapest of rent for one person a small place
I'm confused, I like how you show the price for veggies and how much they are in US dollars but I don't understand the currency. Are the veggies more or less than in the US?
How does a person acquire a tax code in order to purchase a small apartment/home?
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..... 😆😆😆
My local grocery store has a fairly large selection of shelf stable milks...cow and plant. I live in a small city in nw Florida.
I went to Italy this summer and was so surprised the prices in grocery stores are cheaper than US. I have grown up visiting Italy and never saw this before.
Hi I am watching your video and noticed the ice-cream had Maniago on the tub. I have family that live around Sacile/Pordenone. Its a lovely part of Italy. Keep up the great work 😊
Really appreciate this video. Thanks!
You can buy shelf-stable milk in the U.S. also
Ciao, Bellaaaaaa (un video molto interessante, il tema dei costi di vita nelle parti del mondo mi interessa molto). Purtroppo oggigiorno il costo degli affitti e delle case d'appartamento è salito ovunque, in Italia e fuori Italia
Gelato in Albania is a dollar a scoop. Italy is expensive
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!
Actually there is shelf stable milk in the US too... horizon is a popular brand.
Grazie :) Planning to move to Italy and this helped a lot thank ypu so mich!! One question: how about the life as an artist is it better then US?
Did the price you used in US dollars reflect the exchange rate?
Thank you both!! ❤❤
Lactaid here in U.S. is still refrigerated, but lasts over a month because it is ultra pasteurized killing more bacteria.
Great video, thank you!
Having supported many expats with practical Italian for real-life language situations, I see every day how much smoother the transition is when preparation starts early. Great resource!
Thank you for this video. So interesting love y’all ❤
Great video, thanks for sharing 😊
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.
Parmalat and perishables in containers has been around for a very long time.
I live in northeast Tennessee and my water, sewer and garbage is $56 per month. Electricity is high.
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
I m planning buying a townhouse and live there. But which town? I cant decide. İs there school for 14 years old ? And safety? For a mom and son?@EmanuelaCherubini
In Florida for a decade, seeing the prices go through the roof and so tired of the destructive hurricanes. Seriously giving thought to this, will visit first. Thank you for the informative video ❤Ciao !
Jesse and alesso would you consider comparing extra virgin olive oil brands in the United States
Tjry have shelf milk in the US and Canada.
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.
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!❤️🇮🇹
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
Italy is a huge shock to us Americans.
1: Graffiti and trash EVERYWHERE. Take the worst US slum, and quadruple it.
2: Petty criminals also everywhere.
3: If you call a tradesman to have work done at your house, he MIGHT show up in 6 months. If your'e lucky.
@brockreynolds870 Wow! Thank you for sharing that information. That makes me very sad... But informed. Thanks