Travailler et vivre en Italie
by Jennifer1908
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonsoir à tous,
Je m'appel Jennifer et viens de terminer mes études dans le social. Depuis quelques temps, j'envisage d'aller vivre en Italie mais le déroulement de m'y installer et de devoir trouver un travail me fait un peu peur... J'aimerai habiter à Molise (Naples) Je me suis inscrite sur ce site spécialement pour pouvoir avoir des réponses de plusieurs internautes afin de voir un peu votre avis sur certaines choses. Etant donner que j'habite en Belgique et ne parle que le français, je me demandais si de trouver un travail en Italie serai facilement possible? (peut importe dans quel domaine, le temps que j'apprenne l'italien.) Si la vie la bas était plus chère ou non? A combien s’élève +/- les salaires minimal? Et surtout de savoir, si beaucoup de gens en Italie parle le français?
Merci, de répondre.
Bonne soirée.
Salve,
Si la vie la bas était plus chère ou non?
Je ne connais pas les coûts en Belgique, mais disons que les coûts italiens sont comparables aux coûts français, à part l'électricité, les médicaments (le double !) et... les cosmétiques, bien plus chers.
A combien s’élève +/- les salaires minimal?
En Lombardie (est-ce la même chose en Campanie ?) un ouvrier non spécialisé gagne dans les 900 €/mois, une comptable dans une entreprise 1200.
Et surtout de savoir, si beaucoup de gens en Italie parle le français?
Beaucoup en connaissent quelques mots. Très peu le parlent.
Catherine
Si la vie la bas était plus chère ou non?
Je ne connais pas les coûts en Belgique, mais disons que les coûts italiens sont comparables aux coûts français, à part l'électricité, les médicaments (le double !) et... les cosmétiques, bien plus chers.
A combien s’élève +/- les salaires minimal?
En Lombardie (est-ce la même chose en Campanie ?) un ouvrier non spécialisé gagne dans les 900 €/mois, une comptable dans une entreprise 1200.
Et surtout de savoir, si beaucoup de gens en Italie parle le français?
Beaucoup en connaissent quelques mots. Très peu le parlent.
Catherine
Information pour le Nord de l'Italie:
La vie n'y est pas moins chere qu'en France (en Belgique je ne sais pas!), les loyers sont moins chers en Italie (bien sur, Milan c'est une autre histoire, mais alors il faudrait comparer a Paris). Le reste est facilement comparable.
Par contre les salaires sont tres bas! Il n'y a pas de SMIC, et pour debuter, moins de 1000€ par mois, c'est normal!
Dans le sud (que je ne connais pas personellement, donc a partir de données statistiques), la vie y est moins chere, mais aussi les revenus! (10-20% en moins pour les deux).
L'italien "moyen" sait peu de francais, un peu plus d'anglais. Les italiens "jeunes" savent l'anglais. L'italien s'apprend tres vite pour un francophone (en moins d'un mois tu te debrouilles sans gros probleme!)
Bonjour, merci pour toutes vos réponses.
Apparemment vous venez d'Italie, Étant donner que je ne parle que le français je pense que je serais bien obliger d'apprendre l'italien avant d'aller vraiment m'y installer et travailler la bas car peu de gens parle le français apparemment... et bon je ne pense pas que en parlant français je serai facilement trouver un appartement et travail correcte, car je ne voit pas qu'elle employeur engagerai une fille qui ne parle que français? du moins dans quel post?... ont m'a dit que en Italie les gens qui parle français peuvent travailler dans la restauration, serveuse & prof de français... mais bon? ne faut t'il pas parler comme même italien... D'étudier l'italien ne me dérangerai pas du tout!!! C’est une langue assez facile je pense..? De plus, je connais déjà pas mal de mot, et je suis capable de plus ou moins traduire un texte mais vraiment plus ou moins et l'accent etc... ce n'est pas un problème. Mais quel serai la méthode la plus facile pour étudier la langue...ou ne suis-je pas obliger d'apprendre la langue?
Je ne sais pas trop pour la belgique ( sinon que le PIB de rome aux alpes est largement plus élevé quen wallonie et que le taux de chomage y est largement inférieur)
mais on ne peut pas comparer un salaire italien et un salaire français car un salaire italien est net dimpots ( y compris locaux ) et est versé au moins 13 mois et assez souvent 14 mois
quant à leurs montant , les informations comparatives sont très contradictoires
mais bon , les italiens sont beaucoup plus nombreux à être propriétaires de leur logement , à acheter des voitures neuves , aussi nombreux à partir en vacances ( par exemple il y a plus de touristes italie qu en france que le contraire), sont moins endettés ( je parle des ménages pas de l état)ils ne sont donc pas si mal payés que ça
Bonjour,
Tout d'abord Naples est en Campanie , Molise est une autre province ... Que ce soit en Molise ou à Naples, trouver un travail bien rémunéré est difficile pour les jeunes italiens, les salaires sont très bas (500 à 600 euros/ mois, informations familiales récentes). Pour un étranger, ne pas parler l'italien est un sérieux obstacle ... Si vous tenez vraiment à votre projet, il vaut mieux suivre des cours pour avoir une base et ensuite sur place vous apprendrez vite ! Mais n'espèrez pas un travail qui paie bien, les contrats de travail sont fort courts; les jeunes italiens vivent la plupart du temps en colocation ou chez leurs ... parents car les loyers sont trop élevés. Concernant le coût de la vie, c'est assez proche du coût de la vie en Belgique ... Bref, sans vouloir vous décourager, c'est pas gagné !
difi
Tout d'abord Naples est en Campanie , Molise est une autre province ... Que ce soit en Molise ou à Naples, trouver un travail bien rémunéré est difficile pour les jeunes italiens, les salaires sont très bas (500 à 600 euros/ mois, informations familiales récentes). Pour un étranger, ne pas parler l'italien est un sérieux obstacle ... Si vous tenez vraiment à votre projet, il vaut mieux suivre des cours pour avoir une base et ensuite sur place vous apprendrez vite ! Mais n'espèrez pas un travail qui paie bien, les contrats de travail sont fort courts; les jeunes italiens vivent la plupart du temps en colocation ou chez leurs ... parents car les loyers sont trop élevés. Concernant le coût de la vie, c'est assez proche du coût de la vie en Belgique ... Bref, sans vouloir vous décourager, c'est pas gagné !
difi
Avoir des rêves assez grands pour ne pas les perdre de vue pendant qu'on les poursuit (F.S.Fitzgerald)
sans polemiquer sur ces chiffres qui ne correspondent à aucun salaire minimum légal pour un temps plein , ni au niveau de vie , tu peux donner quelques conseils à ces pauvres gens
- à naples on manque d ouvriers boulangers payés 1400 euros par mois ( il est vrai qu il faut travailler la nuit devant un four)
(lu sur internet)
- a santa croce sull arno en toscane on paye au minimum un peu plus de 1OOO euros par mois un ouvrier sans qualification dans les tanneries , et pourtant il n y a que des africains qui y travaillent ( connaissance personnelle)
- sur le chantier du tramway de florence , on ne voit que des africains ( et dans la branche salaire minimum de 1100 euros) ( constatation)
- en lunigiana , la majorité des terres agricoles sont abandonnées , personne ne voulant les travailler et les propriétaires sont soit trop vieux , soit ont une autre activité professionnelle ; en travaillant un peu chez l un , un peu chez l autre les 1000 euros seront facilement dépassés ( conaissance personnelle)
Les exemples donnés correspondent aux salaires de jeunes diplômés ( de notre famille) ayant terminé des études universitaires (architecture, communication, enseignante) et c'est la stricte (triste) vérité ... Les emplois que vous évoquez sont comme dans la plupart des pays occidentaux délaissés par les jeunes (et moins jeunes) et donc occupés par des travailleurs étrangers ... Il n'y a pas qu'en Italie que ce phénomène existe et ce n'est pas récent ! Par contre, ce qui est récent , c'est le sur-nombre de diplômés universitaires qui peinent à trouver un emploi .... la loi de l'offre et de la demande est implacable ! Ce salaire très bas représente une sorte d'allocation octroyée aux jeunes travailleurs qui chez nous (en Belgique ... je ne sais comment cela se passe en France) seraient sans doute au chômage ...
Rappelez-vous, il y a 2 ans, les manifestations violentes d'étudiants à Athènes: ils réclamaient un salaire décent pour entrer dans la vie active ... le montant des futurs salaires de ces jeunes était de ... 500 euros ... La même chose se passe en Espagne (est-ce propre aux pays méditerranéens ??) et mes sources sont sûres et de "première main" (amis ou collègues de mes enfants). Les entreprises offrent ainsi de l'expérience à ces jeunes .... mais leur salaire (vous avez raison de le souligner) ne correspond à aucun salaire min légal .... En Belgique ( en France aussi sans doute) cela semblerait tout à fait injuste ... Et pourtant, je n'invente rien, je vous assure !
Je ne pense pas que Jenifer qui demandait des infos soit intéressée par un travail de boulanger, en tannerie ou dans la campagne ...
difi
difi
Avoir des rêves assez grands pour ne pas les perdre de vue pendant qu'on les poursuit (F.S.Fitzgerald)
Je vie actuellement en Italie depuis une quinzaine d'annèe. Mais je suis payé depuis l'etranger (par rapport à l'Italie), donc ca va comme salaire!
Pour apprendre l'italien depuis le francais, c'est facile, la grammaire est identique à 90%, et la plupart des mots ont la meme origine. En un mois d'autoaprentissage chez toi, plus un petit mois sur place, tu comprendras et te feras comprendre sans probleme. Ce ne sera pas 100% correct, mais suffisant pour communiquer! Après tout, c'est ce qui compte, non? Aussi, dans toutes les villes il existe des cours d'italien pour etrangers.
Je connais divers Francais ou Belges qui sont venus travailler en Italie, certains sont repartis rapidement, d'autres sont restés! C'est toujours un choix personnel. Qu'est ce qu'on cherche et qu'est ce qu'on est pret à accepter pour l'avoir!
Campanie (Naples) ou Molise sont deux regions dans le sud de l'Italie.
Le salaire minimum légal le plus bas pour un salarié à temps plein ni logé , ni nourri est celui des employés de nettoiement dans l artisannat et il est de 1069 euros ce qui correspond pour un célibataire à 800 euros par mois payés 13 mois , soit 866 euros sur 12 mois , nets de tout impot ( y compris locaux ) et cotisations
on est pas très loin du smic net français ( 1000 euros ) obéré ensuite de la taxe d habitation ( un smicard celibataire n y échappe pas) et de la mutuelle ( sauf à courrir le risque de grosses dépenses en cas de maladie)
dans le batiment ou la construction le minimum brut est de 1200 euros , donc en net au niveau du smic net français
je ne sais pas pour les molise , cest peut etre plus dur , mais jennifer , moyennant une connaissance de la langue italienne trouvera sans problème dans le centre-nord ( milan , turin , florence, rome par exemple), un emploi de vendeuse , surtout si elle accepte de travailler le dimanche ( minimum légal proche de 1200 euros bruts)
Bonjour,
est-ce que quelqu'un sait combien peu gagner un dessinateur dans un bureau d'architecte ou d'ingénieur de structure de bâtiment dans la région de Campanie ? Également, y a t-il de l'emploi dans ce secteur sur l'île de Capri (je compte m'y installer) ?
Merci beaucoup de votre aide qui est grandement appréciée !
est-ce que quelqu'un sait combien peu gagner un dessinateur dans un bureau d'architecte ou d'ingénieur de structure de bâtiment dans la région de Campanie ? Également, y a t-il de l'emploi dans ce secteur sur l'île de Capri (je compte m'y installer) ?
Merci beaucoup de votre aide qui est grandement appréciée !
La meilleure qualité de l'homme, c'est qu'il ne connait pas ses limites.
je viens de parents italiens et vis en italie depuis plusieurs années, je suis mariée et je peux vous assurer qu'en tout cas en italie du sud peu de gens arrivent à gagner 900 euro. Et il n'y a pas de salaire minimum. et les 1200 euro personne ne les voit si peut etre les plus riches. Ou pour avoir 900 ou 1200 euro on travaille au noir. personnellements je te conseille de rester en belgique après fait comme tu veux mais tu vas galerer surtout toute seule. deja que nous a 2 on galere et mon mari est au noir et moi pour vous dire c'est 500 euro ce qui est pas mal ici. le seul probleme c'est qu'en itaqlie tout a une taxe (plus cher qu'en france je crois) donc dur.. mais à deux on peut y arriver
Je vis dans le sud et oui il n'y a pas de smic et le salaire est plus bas que dans le nord. Avec mon mari a deux c'est dur de finir les fins de mois et dans le sud c'est plus travail au noir. Ici ils ne savent pas l'anglais rien que l'italien. donc elle veut aller dans le sud ok mais va falloir apprendre l'italien et va falloir galerer parce que c'est dur pour nous italien de trouver travail...donc pour les etrangers c'est pire et parfois ils t'appellent pour des travaux à 200 ou 100 euro par mois.
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Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
I’d like to get some information about my eligibility for the DV Lottery.
About my background: • I earned a *Bac Pro* through VAE (*Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience*), issued by the *Éducation nationale*. • I also have a professional certification as a *Conseiller en Insertion* (Employment Counselor), issued by the Ministry of Labor. • Altogether, this adds up to a *Bac+2* level.
I’d like to know if this level qualifies me to apply for the DV Lottery.
Regarding my work experience: • I work as an *Employment Counselor*. • I checked on O*Net Online for the classification: Job Zone 4, SVP Range: 7.0 – <8.0. • I only have one year of experience, but I handle similar tasks in business creation.
So my question is: can I apply for the DV Lottery despite my relatively short experience, given that my job falls under Job Zone 4?
Thanks in advance for your answers and advice! !
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I’m looking for info on villages around Aix, like Fuveau, Bouc-Bel-Air, or even Éguilles and Venelles? We’re a couple with a child living in the Paris region, and I’ll be relocating to Aix-en-Provence in spring 2026. We’d love to swap our apartment for a house with a pool within 20-30 minutes max of central Aix, with a budget of around 650k €.
In terms of climate and geography, I’ve read that Aix is in a basin where it can get really hot. What about the surrounding villages that are a bit more elevated, like Venelles? Is it just as stifling?
For a family, which area would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Starting this spring, we want to settle near Aix-en-Provence. We're tired of living in the mountains with all the snow—we really need some sunshine and a fresh start. Is it hard to find a house to rent there? What about prices? If you have any great tips or useful info about the area, we’d love to hear it. I work in education and want to do prevention work in Marseille or Aix—are there jobs in the social sector?
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Anyway, we need tons of info, but we’re sure we’re going to take the leap—no hesitation, adventure is adventure!!! Thanks for your help and any experiences you can share.
Hi,
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!
So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?
Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]
Hello everyone,
We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good.
Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate.
Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Dublin as an au pair in a few weeks.
I’m looking for a reputable language school. It’s so hard to choose! Has anyone already done a language stay in Dublin? Any tips? Thanks so much! :)
Hi everyone, so I’m planning to go study at a community college in the U.S., but the only snag is which one—there are so many options over there! I’ve heard about one in California, Diablo Valley College, and another in Florida, Valencia College. I know both states are super attractive for tourism, but my main criteria are teaching quality and price. I’m open to any advice, comments, or suggestions—thanks in advance! The start of the semester is coming up, and I’m a little nervous...
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Hi,
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Has anyone gone on a language study trip in Europe? If so, which agencies did you use? What can you tell me about it? Thanks a lot! Kelkune
Hi! I’m looking for an apartment in Malaga from September (2025) until January for my Erasmus exchange, but I’m not finding much, and it seems like there are a lot of scams. Does anyone have any leads or tips? Thanks!^^





