A beautiful Italian city has been ranked as one of the worst for expats to live in – despite it being adored by Brits as a tourist destination.
One of the most visited cities in Europe, the north Italian metropolis is a luxurious centre of culture and fashion – but there are a range of factors holding working Brits back there, including the air quality.
Nevertheless, Milan is arguably the most stylish city in Italy – and certainly one of the wealthiest.
Its blend of old-world romance and modern urban grit is a recipe for greatness, although apparently not if you’re British, according to Euronews.
The city – home to Italian football powerhouses AC and Inter Milan – scored particularly poorly for expats dealing with “bureaucracy, opening a local bank account and securing a visa”.
These weren’t the only problems though, as over 60 percent were unhappy with the ease of finding accommodation to live in, while the same amount complained that it was difficult to live there without having knowledge of the Italian language, according to a survey carried out by Euronews.
If that wasn’t enough, factors like job security and feeling paid fairly came bottom of the list of potential cities.
Leisure options were appreciated though. Milan is a city full of culture, where people can marvel at the spectacular Cathedral and the diverse architecture, like the Vertical Forest in the Porta Nuova district – a block of flats with trees scaling every apartment balcony.
Food and drink is regarded as some of the best in the world – with meaty, creamy dishes the norm up in the north, unlike the south’s more “tomato-ey” meals.
It is also a fashion capital, with brands like Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana all being born in the city.
It is also very easy for those living and working in Milan to reach the rest of Europe, as well as the nearby skiing resorts like Cervinia and Zermatt.
Despite all of this, the problems don’t stop for the expats.
They complain of a lack of safety in the area, and that they aren’t satisfied with the urban environment.
One particular complaint in this department was about air quality – 56 percent were “dissatisfied” with it, compared to 17 percent globally.
