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Info About Moving to Italy, Life In Italy.

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Cost of Living in Italy

A common question asked in our forum was “How much do I need to earn to live comfortably in Italy?”. We thought it would be a good idea to share our knowledge and experience about the cost of living in Italy! A few caveats. The answers come from a number […]

Move to Italy, Schools

School System in Italy

Have you ever wondered how the Italian school system works? We in Italy tend to despise it and if there is a certain truth behind the critique, especially when it comes to the way people are hired and the rampant instability of education jobs in the country, it is also […]

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Guidelines for Residency in Italy

Moving to Italy: Guidelines for Residency in Italy Before moving to Italy it’s important to have residency guidelines well clear in mind Note: If you  like to discuss Moving to Italy please use LifeInItaly Facebook group. The following are guidelines ONLY, not legal advice. We are not lawyers. All information […]

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Where to retire in Italy

When the age of retirement has come, several foreign people decide to move to Italy; the weather, the food and the landscape are three main reasons that persuade people to move to Italy. The good climate, the good food and the beautiful local sceneries attract many English, American and Northern […]

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Senior Living in Italy

Should you Retire in Italy ? Seniors meeting at the park Ph. depositphoto.com/PickMyPics   So how is getting old in Italy ?   According to my friend Giovanni who sent me this joke :   This is the way it should have been done:  I think the life cycle is all […]

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Let’s Retire To Italy

  (You will find legal requirements at the bottom of the article) Italy, a land of seemingly timeless beauty and charm, is quickly becoming one of the most popular locations for retirement. Stepping into Italy for the first time is like stepping into a fairytale. A captivating countryside coupled with […]

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Expats In Italy

A Letter from Paolo Nascimbeni – Founder of Life In Italy I moved to the US in 1987 to finish my studies in computer science in upstate NY in Ithaca. After graduation, in 1989, I moved to the Washington DC area. I go back to Italy five times a year and I […]

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The Art of Living in Italy

Living in Italy – A Sea Analogy   by Leanne, a South African Artist and Expat   The art of living in Italy is comparable to painting the sea while swimming in it. Imagine the waves washing over your paper and spreading the paint in sublime ways you would never […]

Move to Italy, Real Estate

Moving to Italy : City, Town or Country ?

Bolsena Chiesa di Santa Cristina What lifestyle will you want to follow when you go to Italy ? Historically, Italians banded together in towns, many of them perched on rocky hills, for some (limited!) protection from marauders.  Zoning has kept those beautiful towns from spreading into the dreadful suburban miracle […]