View Single Post
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 23rd September 2009, 10:53 AM
NickZ NickZ is offline
Active Expat
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 40
Rep Power: 9
NickZ is on a distinguished road

Expat in italy.
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by tnauss View Post
I am discussing an opportunity for a job in Rome. Can anyone tell me about the cost of living there? Also, as I don't speak much italian, how difficult is it to do business there with that vital issue missing? I do speak spanish and some french and have been told italian is quite close being a "romance" language.

Additionally, what is the tax situation for an expat? What kind of tax rates are there?

Thanks!

Tim
Cost of living is all up to you. You can live in city centre and break the bank or you can commute for a fraction.

Depends what you mean by business. Sooner or later you'll need Italian. Rome is big enough you'll be able to get away with english/french/spanish for awhile but sooner or later.

Taxes basically if you're working in Italy you are subject to Italian taxes. This can vary depending on your treaty status but assume you need to pay Italian taxes.
Reply With Quote