LIVING IN REGGIO CALABRIA - Should you move here? Watch this first!

[@ruthalbert6346]

Saludos! My mother was Argentinian from Buenos Aires. But Her grandma was born in Reggio Calabria. I hope to visit Italy and Sicily someday with my family. Thank you for the video. God bless 🙏

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi Ruth! Thank you for your comment. I really liked Reggio Calabria (went back last year to visit a friend) and we loved Palermo and Messina in Sicily. Definitely worth a visit! ♥

[@thai7162]

thank you for the video! i have been looking into areas to move to and this was very helpful!

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hey, happy to read this! Hope you find your place soon! 💕

[@jonlilley2832]

Hola, Andrea! I was an exchange student in Argentina and my family and friends were all of Italian descent so I learned some Italian with my Castellano. I had a blast! And yes, I've been back a number of times and everyone there's been here (the USA). Even better! But, because everything was so centered on Italy where I lived (Río Cuarto), I really felt it necessary to visit Italy! So, I really appreciate your advice!

[@shivaff1990]

oh my god Tnx for sharing your opinion with us. I appled for nutrition science and I had doubts but now I make final decision .

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi! Thank you for your comment and I apologize for my late reply. I hope the decision you made is now making you happy ♥ All the best, always!

[@secrets9324]

hello Shivaff, im gonna apply for studying nutrition there in university of Calabria and i have worries about the city , could you tell me where did you study Nutrition ? , hope for you all happiness and successful life

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

😍❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. ❤😁❤

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Thank you for your sweet comment! 💛

[@lucasolari806]

Hola! que buen video! me voy a locri a vivir en dos semanas :) emocionado por conocer reggio calabria! saludos!!!!

[@Ananias17]

Is that figure of rent per week? or per month?

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi! Thank you for your comment. I paid rent per month.

[@Ananias17]

@@andreaegeapato3510 compared to where I live now Sydney Australia that is astoundingly cheap. I’m paying 500 Aud weekly. Thank you for the info

[@andreaegeapato3510]

@@Ananias17 but the minimum wage for a casual job in Oz is around 18 EUR (or 30 AUD). In Italy, it is way less and the cost of food and house bills is more or less the same. Additionally, depending on where you rent in Oz, house services are included with that rent. In Italy, most of them aren't.

[@ScottMills-g2o]

Thank you for your video. I'm planning on relocating to Reggio Calabria next year. The more contacts and information can help me to succeed. Apricate all you have provided to me.

[@He_ceMb]

My friend lives there and it's a big difference on prices compared to the US. And he told me that the gas is in liters not gallons, never knew that but overall it would seem really nice to live there

Absolutely! The whole of Europe (with some exceptions of course) is way cheaper if we take into account US standards. Rent in Milan or Rome might get to 1200 for a one-bedroom flat which is unheard of in places like New York, for example. Reggio is a nice place to live in but it has its cons, just like any other city. It's just a matter of knowing what you want from a place and, if it's good for you, then that's amazing! Personally, it wasn't my place in this period of my life.

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Possibly yes? Haven't lived anywhere else in Italy apart from Reggio :)

[@josephaugello1527]

@@andreaegeapato3510 try across the strait in sicily like Messina or try palermo. Catanzaro is nice there is a you tuber from calif that moved by there

[@josephaugello1527]

@A R the us homicide rate it soaring. Police are quiting all over the us. Last year over 22000 people where killed in the us. This year will be worse. Us has 335million people. Italy has 61million and 280 people where killed. The people know this in the us. It's going to continue to get worse

[@darrenmr]

Great video I am working on my Italian dual citizenship

[@FatiToscano]

Hola Andrea! Que zona de Reggio Calabria recomendarias para una familia con un bebe? Para tener el supermercado y alguna plaza cerca? Graciaa

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hola Fati ♥ Muchas gracias por tu mensaje. Te recomendaría la zona donde yo estaba, cerca de la Piazza del Popolo. Tienes Lungomare, que sería la zona que rodea la costa, a 7 minutos caminando. Asimismo, cerca de ahí tienes el hospital, paradas del colectivo y un mercado callejero que suele estar los lunes y los viernes. El Coop está a unas cuadras también y es uno de los supermercados más grandes con estacionamiento. Lo que sí queda un poco lejos de la estación central de trenes de Reggio Calabria, pero estas cerca de Lido, que es la estación anterior y te permite tomar los trenes a al norte del país. Finalmente, estás cerca de la zona de embarque de los ferris que te llevan a Sicilia por 3.5 euros (a menos que haya aumentado). Yo vivìa cerca de Via Salazar y Cannizzaro. Espero que te sirva, muchos éxitos ♥

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Me olvidé de agregar que te queda a 10/15 minitos a pie de varias escuelas primarias y secundarias (Archi Falcomata y Liceo Da Vinci, por ejemplo) y a como 10 minutos caminando de la peatonal principal de la ciudad.

[@FatiToscano]

​@@andreaegeapato3510Muchas gracias por tu respuesta!!

[@antonias2556]

My family is from here. I love reggio

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi Antonia! Thank you for your comment ❤ I do agree, I like Reggio and it's a nice city. I think someone would just need some time to get used to it but other than that, it's lovely ❤

[@janetlombardi2314]

Is it just Reggio where the bills are high or all Calabria? Not sure where I would like to live in Italy it gas so many beautiful place's. Thanks

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi! All of Italy, I would say! ♥

[@AhmedMohamed-kv8zm]

are you still living there? how's it as an English teacher there? I was thinking to move there as an ESL teacher as well, but wasn't sure if communications would be easy since my Italian is not good. how do you describe your experience. I'll be watching more of your videos cuz it looks like how is my life going to be soon😂😂

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi! I'm sorry, I'm just reading your message. I'm no longer living in Reggio - left in 2022. I have many videos about teaching in Reggio so if you have a more specific question, I would be happy to answer! My company was obliged - I believe - by law to provide Italian lessons to me as part of country's policy regarding foreigners living in Italy. I didn't have an issue understanding Italians since I speak Spanish and some words tend to be similar, but I was able to speak a bit more fluently about basic topics by the end of my stay. Nevertheless, I def recommend taking Italian lessons if you are planning to live there long-term. Hope this helps and best of luck! ♥

[@rachelcollins4487]

One day I would like to move to Reggio Cakabria so thanks for this 😊

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Hi Rachel! Thank you for your comment. Reggio Calabria is a great city to live in, especially if you like smaller towns and living a slow life as it's not as hectic as Rome or Milan. Hope you get to move there! ♥

[@stevemccauliff2918]

Hi Andrea Is there a short term rental option in Calabria? Something similar to air b&b? I want to see firsthand if it’s the correct location for me. Thank you! Steve

[@andreaegeapato3510]

A friend of mine used Airbnb to get that first hand experience before living there. There are tons of b&b options as well. Idealista is a website which many Italians use when it comes to renting + Facebook groups. This is a popular one: facebook.com/groups/AFFITTI.REGGIO.CALABRIA/?ref=share .

[@andreaegeapato3510]

I would also like to add that this really depends on when you're going. During the winter is dead. When it starts to get warmer, the city sort of comes to life again haha

[@stevemccauliff2918]

Thank you so much! That’s very helpful. It’s okay if it gets quiet in the winter. After working in Boston for 20+ years, I’m so ready for peaceful! :). Do you have an email address I can use for future questions? If you’re not comfortable with that, I understand! Thank you again! Steve

[@stevemccauliff2918]

Hi Andrea! I’m trying to shop for a property from the other side of the world! Lol! Does this price seem realistic? I’m trying to avoid scammers :( hmmm, I was planning to send you a screenshot of the property I’m considering. It won’t let me “paste” it. Is there a way for me to do that? It’s a seaside flat for only $12000 US Thank you again!

[@connieb.6061]

@@stevemccauliff2918 if you don't go in person you will get scammed and that price does not exist...italy is very corrupt

[@dominicbriganti5710]

Is the 'ndrangheta a problem there? Yes, Scilla is lovely.

[@andreaegeapato3510]

TBH, as long as you do you, there shouldn't be an issue

[@dominicbriganti5710]

@@andreaegeapato3510 Tell me in Spanish.

[@andreaegeapato3510]

​@@dominicbriganti5710?

[@dominicbriganti5710]

@@andreaegeapato3510 You said "as long as I do me" ... what does that mean?

[@andreaegeapato3510]

@@dominicbriganti5710 if you mind your own business, nothing should happen to you.

[@dominicbriganti5710]

Subscribed.

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Thank you ! ♥

[@germanopolito5294]

I understood where you used to live by the description of the trash 😂😂. By the way it isn’t that way anymore (fortunately), that zone is a zone full of bad people. Now they do bill notes to the people who leave their trash there

[@andreaegeapato3510]

Well this is amazing! I was there a few weeks ago visiting a friend and noticed some improvement. Hope it stays that way and even better! ♥

[@germanopolito5294]

@@andreaegeapato3510 i’m so happy they are putting new lights in the streets, new bus stops, new asphalt, and they are building new bus lines with electric busses every 5 minutes.

[@brahimjammal5660]

Hello Andrea I'm about to move to cittanova if you ever heard of it!! It's in the outskirts of reggio! I'm coming from Morocco to work over there. I just want to ask you if I would be able to find a good job!! I master the English language but I connot speak Italian!! What sorts of jobs that I can find there? Thank you

[@andreaegeapato3510]

I highly recommend learning some basic Italian before moving, especially if you're going to the South as not many people will hire you if you just speak English. Some of the jobs available are mainly within the tourism and hospitality sector, particularly during summer time as many bars and restaurants open by the seaside.

[@eileenrow4982]

What about earthquakes?

[@andreaegeapato3510]

I didn't experience any BUT my friend who still lives there has! I think last year or this year - can't remember exactly.

[@matomalu]

if you dont say VIVA LA CALABRIA al s p you

[@andreaegeapato3510]

@@matomalu ?

[@matomalu]

@@andreaegeapato3510 wow

[@gilabausb949]

The trash is all over in Italy

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

lived there for almost a full year. I absoluty hated it and couldn't wait to get the hell out. 95% of the people were very rude and didn't want anything to do with an American. The Main Street is nice but everywhere else is filth and garbage. I had a cockroach land on my head walking under a building and had a huge rat run out infant of me on a crowded street. Places don't open until 7 or 8 at night to eat so eating early is very difficult when staying in a hotel. On top of it all it's dangerous. If anyone is thinking of going I would say DON'T DO IT.

[@connieb.6061]

no one tells you these things they are trying to sell a dream