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Living in Italy
Rome · EUROPE · Italian
Cost of living
$950
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$1000
city center
Safety
8/10
GPI 2024
Internet
85 Mbps
avg speed
Unmatched culture, cuisine, and beauty — Italy rewards those who embrace the slower pace with a lifestyle most can only dream of.
✓Pros
- ✓ World-class food and wine
- ✓ Stunning art and history
- ✓ Beautiful climate (south)
- ✓ Affordable outside Rome/Milan
- ✓ Flat tax for new residents
- ✓ Relaxed lifestyle
✗Cons
- ✗ Bureaucracy is notoriously slow
- ✗ Language barrier
- ✗ Slow economy and job market
- ✗ North-south quality divide
- ✗ Driving can be chaotic
Details
Climatemediterranean
EnglishMedium
CurrencyEUR (Euro)
Tax rate23%
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
EU Freedom of MovementElective Residency VisaDigital Nomad VisaFlat Tax Regime (100k EUR/year)
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dUA: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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