u/porkrolleggandsleeze

Hi everyone I’m moving to Turin for a new job as an EU citizen from the Nordics.

A few things, what bank do you recommend I go with that has sufficient support in English and online banking? I also assume cash is still king in Italy so having a way to reliably and easily get cash would be awesome. My company is setting me up with a work phone too, so that’s one less hurdle.

My research has shown i am eligible for the regime impatriati (even though I’m not an Italian citizen). There are other expats at my company under the same citizen from outside Italy and they’ve had success with that. Any other tax things to look out for?

Also, I’ll be traveling quite a bit for work, probably once or twice a month throughout Italy and Europe. Any tips for getting a credit card that works well with this much travel but doesn’t break the bank? While I’ll be making a high salary by Italian standards it’s not so high in the grand scheme (€45,000) so an Amex platinum feels like overkill. I currently have one card for the Nordic country’s airline where I live and collect some airline points here and there each months. I would like something that takes advantage of all my travel though and I’ll probably be flying out of Milan most of the time.

Lastly, my plan for the time being is to work and live in Turin for a year or two and then find a place in the near Susa and commute into the city when I have to be in the office. I have enough saved up already for a down payment, but I just want to assess how realistic this is. Not urgent at all, but just figuring out what I want my future here to look like.

Please let me know if you have any tips or tricks for moving to Turin in my situation. Thanks in advance

Hi everybody, I’m writing this because I’m taking an offer to work at a company in Turin. I have never visited the city but been doing a lot of research.

The company I’m working for is English-speaking (I do not speak Italian…yet, but hopefully I can pick enough up to get by). While my salary will be comparatively high by Italian standards (€45,000 a year), I’m mostly interested in how my cost of living will go down coming from a Nordic country where groceries and rent are triple or double the cost on a similar income.

With that being said, how do I navigate the street markets with little Italian? I’ve read that they’re cheaper than grocery stores. I’ll obviously need to have the basics in Italian down, but is there an ideal time to go? I also assume cash goes further than card in these places. I’m coming from essentially a cashless society so this will be a bit of an adjustment for me.

I’m also an avid runner and like to cycle around cities. How bad will it feel to do these things from the air pollution? Keep in mind I’m coming from a city with some of the cleanest air in the world. In the past cities like Sarajevo and Kyiv in the winter were a bit difficult for me to run in, but I managed.

I’ve been checking idealista and my company will help me find an apartment, but any recommendations on finding an affordable studio near the center? Affordable meaning under €500 a month, ideally all expenses included.

Lastly…the main reason I’m excited to come to Turin is the food. My current city and country is a culinary abomination, and getting a good meal can set you back quite a bit. What are your favorite restaurants (osterias etc) in the city (either on the more expensive side, €25+a person, or inexpensive side under €25)? And if my barrier for expensive is too high or low, I’m sure you guys will let me know :D