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Rome, Italy Main Italian supermarkets: Coop (largest), Esselunga (premium), Lidl/Eurospin (budget). Expect €200-€400/month groceries. Many close Sundays or have reduced hours.
Marco R 
Vienna, Austria Buying a car in Austria: Must be 18 with license and proof of residency. Registration ~€200. Costs include insurance (€60-€150/month), 20% car tax, €93.80 annual vignette.
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International, Global When Meeting the Parents Becomes Serious When your partner invites you to meet their family, it generally signals relationship seriousness. In France and...
Ottawa, Canada Can a foreigner buy a car in Canada, and if so, how? This guide covers all you need to know. Plus we’ll touch on how multi-currency services can help expats...
Nathan H 
Berlin, Germany In Germany, you buy your own birthday cake, organize your own party, and never mention birthdays in advance (bad luck!). Single 30-year-olds must sweep stairs publicly. Here are all 7 rules.
David Miller 
Bern, Switzerland Divorce procedures in Switzerland vary by canton. Joint petitions can be finalized in months; contested divorces require 2 years separation. Court fees start at CHF 600 plus legal costs.
Ingrid Global, Global One of the biggest tests that a couple will ever face is being in a long-distance relationship. After all, keeping the fire burning and maintaining a strong...
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Learning how to drive can be difficult. But once you’ve got the hang of it, getting your driver’s license is easy as going from A to B. Here’s what you need ...
Thomas W 
Brussels, Belgium As an expat, enrolling your child in preschool is a big step with a lot of considerations. In fact, just finding the best place for your little one can feel...
Sophie Worldwide, Global The Indoor Entertainment Challenge for Expat Parents Finding creative ways to keep children entertained at home is genuinely challenging for any parent. When...
Bern, Switzerland Surrounded by Italy, France, and Germany, it’s safe to say that the Swiss know a thing or two about good food. And what better way to get under the skin of the...
Ingrid 
Madrid, Spain When moving to a new country, getting your head around everyday life can be challenging. This is no different in Spain, with all its great beaches, bars, and...
Vienna, Austria If you are relocating abroad, it is important to know how the country handles crime when it comes to its citizens and those from abroad. And if you are looking...
viennalife Bern, Switzerland Switzerland is far richer in culture and traditions than the typical chocolate, cheese, and luxury watches that tourists love. To truly feel at home in a...
Ingrid Berlin, Germany If you planning on having a baby or raising a child in Germany, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a wide range of affordable childcare options across ...
David Miller 
