Italy

On the pricey side for Europe — if you skip Milan.

Italy is pricier than 25 of 41 European countries — roughly 12% above the European median of $1,715/mo.

The city you choose shifts your budget — Milan ($2,607) runs 1.8× Lecce ($1,428).

The one thing to watch: flooding.

Italy is less safe than 32 of 41 European countries — well below the European median (3.1/5).

Flooding: highest in Genoa, far calmer elsewhere — a local risk, not a national one.

Mobility in Italy depends on the city — Bolzano leads, Terni trails.

Italy is harder to get around than 20 of 41 European countries — level with the European median (2.9/5).

Bolzano reaches 4.4 while Terni sits at 1.5 — choose by city, not by country.

Italy has a strong cultural scene across its cities.

Italy is richer in culture than 30 of 41 European countries — a notch above the European median (3.6/5).

Across 17 cities, cultural life stays broadly present — no single city stands far apart.

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is Italy's busiest gateway.

Italy is busier than 79 of 87 countries worldwide. It sees ~4 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

25 major airports handle about 225M passengers a year. Tap any to see its nearest cities and how far they are.