Are you wondering about the expat life in Italy? Are you thinking about moving to Italy? Are you already in Italy, and searching to make ends meet? Do you want to know the cost of living in Italy?

I can understand because I have exactly been there & done that.

Before my relocation to Italy, I too had been looking for information related to the visa, accommodation, income, expense, benefits, etc but was never able to get the right information. At some point, it did make me frustrated. That was when I decided to consolidate my experience and come up with articles to help others.

Now, it is more than 10 years in Italy. I have done detailed research about the various aspects and life of a foreigner in Italy. The pros and cons of expatriate life in Italy. So, go ahead, and enjoy the fruits of all this research and my first-hand experience of mine.

First and foremost, if you are outside Italy, and looking to relocate to Italy, read my article to understand the tax systems and the income slabs that you can expect for an expat in Italy.

The most critical topic for convincing you to make a decision to relocate to Italy is nothing but the salary you would eventually earn. And most of the employers would be sharing with you the Gross number. So, make sure you are aware of the new income tax exemptions and regimes for expatriates in Italy.

Once you are in the country, the next step is to find your dream home in Italy. By now, as with any expat in Italy, I am sure you are aware of the red tape culture of Italians. The same goes for the contract for renting houses too. You have short-term leases, long-term, 4+4 leases, etc.

Rentals with the apartment expenses included, not included, with or without the heating expense, taxes for waste management, etc. It is not only about the house contract, but you should also make sure you get a house with no legal issues.

Make sure you check & collect the documents related to the house like the certificates for the gas connections, electricity connections, house plans, etc.

You may be wondering if I mistook the renting of the house for the buying. Right?

No, I did not.

You can also keep knocking on the doors of the owners when in time of need. But, it would be wiser to get it done before. And that is exactly why I mentioned checking these and collecting them when you rent a house in Italy.

Because the process to renew your Permesso di Soggiorno in Italy is so complicated for an expat in Italy, especially when you need to bring in your family members. The most critical document under such conditions is the “Idoneita Abitativa“. And to get this document you should have all the certified documents of the home you have rented ready.

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Being in a new country brings a lot of surprises. While all those pleasant surprises are good to have, never take a chance when it comes to healthcare and medical requirements. Make sure you follow all procedures and get yourself covered with all entitlements legally. If needed, do look out for private insurance as well. Read Healthcare in Italy to know all about the healthcare system and how it works in Italy.

International students can convert their student permits to regular work permits after their successful completion of courses. Read all the details and process in our Guide to Convert Your Student Permit To Work Permit in Italy

Home sweet home. Yes, once you settle in your home and get ready to immerse yourselves into the Italian way of living, it is time to apply for the renewals. Remember, once you complete 5 years of stay in Italy, you are eligible to become a permanent resident of Italy. So do apply for the Permesso di Soggiorno Lungo Periodo or the famous Italian Permanent Resident document.

Being a permanent resident may help you to find your own sweet home. Once you find your dream home, it is time to furnish the home. This article should help you find the tips and best practices for sourcing and buying the furniture and other items necessary for the household.

Finding the right source is very important to save hard-earned money. And it is time to know the Cost of Living in Italy, so you can plan it accordingly.

Once you know the cost of the day-to-day activities and other expenses, it will be very easy to plan your stay in Italy. Remember, saving costs not only depends on the quality of the products you buy but also on the shop from where it is bought.

Not just in Italy, but in most European countries, taking a taxi ride is a bit expensive. So, good knowledge about Public Transport would be very handy in saving costs. Cities like Milan have excellent public transport.

Also, for long-distance travel, Italy has excellent connections with its train network. You would be surprised to know that the overall time to travel from Milan to Rome would be much shorter when travelling on the train than flying. Make sure to read our ultimate guide for train travel in Italy for all details including how to buy the ticket economically.

If as an expat in Italy, you are staying in big cities, you will not feel the need for owning a car. But if you are in remote locations, then owning a car is a must. In Italy, buying a car is much easier than getting your Italian driving license.

Make sure you read my article to win your own Italian driving license easily and quickly. Even if you have no plan to buy a car, it would greatly help during your vacation in Europe to rent a car.

Once you win the Italian driving license, there is just one last thing to achieve your dream of roaming around Europe. It is about owning a car in Italy. Head to our guide to know all about leasing or owning a car in Italy.

Believe me, you can never have sufficient days of vacation to visit all the gems of Italy. Expat in Italy, especially around Milan is lucky. Because with just a few hours of drive, they can make plenty of memorable one-day visits from Milan.

You can also visit the beaches like Camogli, San Remo, etc in just a day’s visit. Or stay in Rapallo to visit the Portofino for the weekends.

Whatever you do, you will have plenty of choices to choose from.

Worried about missing deadlines while you travel or out of home? Worry no more. Italian government have introduced the SPID that will help to go most public service requests online. Read, and get the SPID immediately at the nearest post office.

Once you get your SPID, you can file your tax returns, and get the ISEE certificates all from the comfort of being at home – just with a click. The ISEE is an important document to claim any benefits, bonuses and even school aid for your kids from the government.

Good luck with the voyage!!!

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