Life in Italy

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The Italian lifestyle is perhaps the most envied on earth. For starters, it revolves around a cuisine that’s at once rustic and decadent. But it’s the feel-good life philosophy, putting beauty and indulgence front and center that keeps people hooked. What’s more, living and working in Italy means surrounding yourself with some of the world’s most treasured art. You can find your slice of the bella vita by the beach, in a picture-perfect coastal town complete with a monastery, or in a bohemian apartment a stone’s throw from a bustling piazza. Browse apartments and homes for rent in Italy here.

Featured cities

Milan

Fashion capital, motor of Europe's prosperity and symbol of luxury: Milan holds promises of greatness few can resist.

Florence

Birthplace of the Renaissance that continues to flourish and inspire, rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Rome

Steeped in history and culture, it's no surprise that many expats cross the Rubicon to find their fortunes in the Italian capital.

Turin

Baroque architecture, refined cuisine and a mystifying view of the Alps, it's clear why Turin was Italy's former royal seat of power.

Bologna

Bologna is an university town with beautiful historic buildings, elegant streets and squares, and a well-preserved identity.

Padua

This culturally alive and ancient city is rich in art, history, and architecture. It’s the perfect student town or base for expats who want to live an authentic Italian life on a budget.

How to move to Italy: The checklist

Preparing to move to Italy? Then buckle up because there's so much paperwork to arrange, appointments to make … in other words, things can get pretty stressful. But don’t worry, you won't forget a thing with our checklist!

TAKE ME TO THE CHECKLIST

Should you move to Italy?

Moving abroad is a big decision. To know if moving to Italy is the right choice for you, take some time to understand what's so irresistible about living in Italy and what's potentially challenging.

DISCOVER THE PROS AND CONS

The best places to live in Italy

Italy has so many beautiful places to settle down in. However, we've reviewed them all and found that these cities are where ambitious internationals will find the perfect mix of internationality, quality of life and economic opportunities.

Explore Italy

How expensive is Italy?

Before you decide to move to Italy, it's important to manage your expectations about how much it costs to live in Italy. To help you budget , we'll share the average cost of food, transport, rent across cities, and more!

PLAN YOUR BUDGET

What are the average salaries in Italy?

As an expat, jumping into the Italian job market means knowing about the average salaries in the country. We've done the digging for you, so find out how much you're really worth!

SET YOUR SALARY EXPECTATIONS

Featured listings in Рим

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800 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи не учтены)
Студия•18 m²•Место для одного человека
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

Гибкая отмена

1550 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•30 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 2 янв. 2026 г.

770 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Квартира
С 1 янв. 2026 г.

1600 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Квартира•1 спальня•49 m²
С 11 янв. 2026 г.

Featured listings in Милан

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395 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Общая комната•16 m²•2 соседей
С 1 янв. 2026 г.

557 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Отдельная комната•12 m²•5 соседей
С 27 дек. 2025 г.

465 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Отдельная комната•16 m²•5 соседей
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

475 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Отдельная комната•12 m²•4 соседей
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

Featured listings in Турин

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Гибкая отмена

600 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Квартира•1 спальня•35 m²
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

400 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•35 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

Гибкая отмена

600 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•25 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 1 янв. 2026 г.

450 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•35 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 16 мая 2026 г.

Featured listings in Флоренция

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Студенческое жилье

990 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•13 m²•Место для одного человека
С 7 янв. 2026 г.

Студенческое жилье

715 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•16 m²•Место для одного человека
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

Гибкая отмена

800 €
/Месяц (Некоторые коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•35 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

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999 €
/Месяц (Коммунальные платежи учтены)
Студия•40 m²•Место для 2 чел.
С 26 дек. 2025 г.

Ace your expat life in Italy with our 4-7 minutes articles

Moving abroad is tough. Let alone living abroad. Ace your expat life in Italy with our 4-7 minute blogs that bring you up-to-date information on moving, renting, living, studying, or working in Italy.