Expat' resources for Italy

Expats’ Dream outside of Rome

Artists’ residence near Sutri. An old cottage newly renovated with top of the line materials and modern furnishing. 2000 square ft. on different levels, 2-3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, studio, living room with grand piano, large kitchen/dining area overlooking the garden. Drenched in light thanks to huge windows and skylights. All possible appliances, WI-FI internet, Jacuzzi. Perfectly located 50 min. drive from Rome, nearby golf course and wonderful natural/historical sites. A unique property for rent for one year (may be longer) starting late August 2008. sutrihome –at– alice.it

Lecce, South of Italy, small ciy with around 150 000 people...

- accomodation : 500 € per month for 50 sq.m very close from the centre (2min walking) - public transortation : 0,80€ for a single ticket - 4€ for a 6 courses ticket - 20€ for a monthly subscription - food prices : less than 200€ per month for two people - health prices : 1/3 of 19% of your gross salary - education price : don’t know but I guess it is “free” (a couple of euros per year) - electricity : I pay 10€ per month (I have Air Conditionning) - gas : 10€ per month (the water is heaten by gas) - gasoline : 1,20€ per liter - internet : 35€ per month for ADSL 4Mbps - 20€ per month for 640Kbps - 2€ per hour for 640 Kbps - 0,01€ per hour for 56Kbps - telephone : 15€ per month + communication + 140€ of installation - mobile phone : 0,07€ per minute - 0,10 per SMS - good menu in a restaurant : 9 - 12€ - beer : 4€ half pint of guiness - coffee : 1€

My budget for two people to live without counting each euro is about 1000€ per month (for two)

in Florence, Italy things are a bit more expensive...

- accomodation: 1000€ per month for 65 sq.m downtown near Santa Croce - public transortation:

1. 1,00€ for a 1 hour ticket
2. 1,80€ for a 3 hour ticket
3. 4.50€ for a 24 hour ticket
4. 31€ for a monthly subscription

- food prices: About 400€ per month for two people (grocery store and open market) - health prices: If you don’t have insurance, a doctor visit is about 50€ - education price: N/A - electricity: We work from home and pay about 50€ a month. - gas: 20€ per month (we have a gas heater and cook with gas as well) - gasoline: 1,20€ per liter - internet: 35€ per month for ADSL 4Mbps - telephone: 15€ per month (we generally use our cells) - mobile phone: 0,07€ per minute - 0,10 per SMS - good menu in a restaurant:

1. Lunch 10 - 16€/per person
2. Dinner 15 - 30€/per person

- beer: 2,50€ for a half pint - coffee: 1,20€

Salaries are supposedly not that high either. Some people take home about 1200€/month here in Florence, so I’ve heard.

Since I am just arrived in Milan, I cant say much more than accomodation which is sooooooooo expensive. If you want to live by yourself, it is at least 700 euros for one room+bathroom (+expenses). due to the high prices a lot of young people live at 2 in the same bedroom (from 200 to 400 euros/month!!!). moreover dont hope to get a living room, it is rented as a bedroom! well for this i have been quite lucky because I found a room 450 euros/months all inclusive in a small house, not so far from a metro stop...but it is extremly rare!

otherwise, prices seems quite normal. Public transport are not that expensive, 1 euros/ ticket and 30 euros for a monthly card.

Milan Expat Milan Expat is a guide to expatriate life in Milan, Italy

Italy Expathttp://www.italyexpat.blogspot.com everything you need to know about living and working in Italy Expats in Italy Expats in Italy is a website for those who dream and those who live the dream.

Expat Talk Expat Talk is the forum for Expats in Italy, have a question or answer, we are here for you.

Fiscal Guide is a brochure for foreigners published by the Agenzia dell’entrate. It is not really detailled, but in 4 languages. Then it is good for picking some first info. Summary: Fiscal code and VAT number, Rent contracts, Buying your first home, Death duties, Refunds, Tax payment forms and irregularity communications. français - español- English- Italiano

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