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Why Italian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

What Italian expats have to say about living in Frankfurt

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Frankfurt from Italians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about living in Germany is how organized the country is and the presence of a Western culture. The city (Frankfurt) itself is highly diverse, with a mix of people and backgrounds.

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Since moving here, I’ve found excellent professional opportunities that have helped me grow and advance in my career.

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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Italian expats in Frankfurt

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What I dislike about living here is the attitude of German people, it is completely different from what I’m used to in my home country

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My main challenge is the language. I don't speak German and I don't have time to learn it properly. Everything is in German. German people are not super welcoming or friendly. Flexibility is out of discussion.

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I dislike digital services because I find them often inefficient and difficult to use.

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I dislike that the restaurants are generally lower quality, and there isn’t a strong food culture. Many shops sell the same products. I dislike people eating while walking and littering

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Personally, I do not like that local projects focus more on process than results. There are many homeless people who aren’t helped enough, and I notice a general lack of empathy.

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Italian Expats in Frankfurt Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Italian expats in Frankfurt are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Mainhattan" (the city is located on the river Main) offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

• Look through our Members Network to connect with Frankfurt’s Italian expats.
• Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Italian expats in Frankfurt.
• Make full use of the Expat Guide for Frankfurt to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Italians in Frankfurt at Our Events

Our Frankfurt community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Frankfurt’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Italian expats to discover beautiful Bavaria. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Italy in your local community and meet Italians in Germany in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Italians living in Frankfurt!