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We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Italy. They wrote...

"I'd kill for some fresh ginger and a good, hot Indian curry most days! Setting up businesses - the bureaucracy and taxes can be crippling and are changeable. I take my hat off to accountants here," wrote a member who made the move to Southern Tuscany, Italy.

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"Expats in Italy often find the bureaucratic processes challenging, as they can be time-consuming and complex, requiring patience and persistence. The language barrier and integrating into local communities can also be significant hurdles, especially in smaller towns where fewer people speak English and the community is more tight-knit," wrote Brian Viola from Italian For A While.

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