What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Italy?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Italy is like. They answered...
"A typical expat home or apartment in Milan is often an apartment located in a central or well-connected neighborhood. Expats, indeed, often choose areas that are vibrant and offer a mix of residential and commercial spaces, such as Porta Venezia, Isola, or Navigli, providing easy access to work, dining, and entertainment options. As space can be limited, many apartments feature compact layouts with essential appliances such as a stove, oven, refrigerator, and washing machine," wrote Brian Viola from Italian For A While.
I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!
Click connect to have our partner, Brian, contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!
Click connect to have our partner, Brian, contact you via e-mail and/or phone.
"Let's say this answer depends A LOT on your budget and where you decide to live in the city. And if you can find something. Bolognesi have found a cash cow with Airbnb," remarked another expat who made the move to Bologna, Italy.
Please login to continue reading this article.
Not a member? Join Today (it's free).
Other Questions:
- What do I need to know before retiring in Italy?
- How do I meet people in Italy?
- What is life like in Italy?
- Is there a lot of crime in Italy?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Italy accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Italy like?
- Is the cost of living in Italy high?
- What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Italy?
- What are healthcare services like in Italy?
- Is the cost of living in Italy high?
- What type of recreational facilities are in Italy?
- What is the weather like in Italy?
- Are there good restaurants in Italy?
- Where will I buy groceries and do other shopping in Italy?
- What are the visa & residency requirements in Italy?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Italy?
- What do I need to know when buying property in Italy?
- Are foreigners allowed to own property in Italy?
- What appliances are typically included in a rental?
What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Italy?
If you live in Italy, newcomers to Italy would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of InternationalTravel.ai and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
