I'm an American thinking about moving to Greece, Spain, or Italy? Can anyone speak from experience about it

Question

My boyfriend and I speak spanish so we thought about moving to spain but we also love the culture in greece and italy. Any preference? Which country is more affordable?

Answer 1

I would prefer Greece and Italy, but the main thing is to go where you can get a good job. You'd better arrange for the job first and then move.

Answer 2

I married a foreign woman and I know EXACTLY the type of better vitriol that you are talking about! It's basically jealousy. And yes there are some exceptions. But for the most part American women are not desired world-wide, where American men are thought of as loyal, great husbands, good providers, good dads, etc. I feel sorry for american women because they like to lash out with jealousy rather than take a look in the mirror and better themselves like sooner or later, most american men have to do at some point. It's always important to keep in mind when speaking to an american female that in their head they think they are staring in some Walt Disney movie drama playing the part of the princess, which is why most of the men seem to say that they have impossible to meet standards while providing nothing in return accept the occasional boring sex act. American woman are also more highly prone to believing everything on TV and comparing themselves to what they see which is another reason why so many are bitter and angry all the time. It's sad to say but you are going to start seeing growing numbers of entitled, narcissistic, bitter old maids dying all alone in a room full of cats because they took the men in their lives for granted. Wake up, American ladies before you are all priced even further out of the market!

Answer 3

If you have the money go to Italy. Spain will be easier to adjust
since you speak Spanish. Greek islands are especially addicting once you settle in. Far away from Western Europe
and North America, yet characteristically western in cultural
attitudes. Greece will definitely be less expensive even in
the islands where everything must be brought in by boat. But
Spain is much larger, IDK, hard to say. I like to stay
in Kalymnos, Gr when I get the chance.
I Cr 13;8a

Answer 4

From experience , Greece its an imaginery place to live and not get bored(athens), you dont have any problem if you do not speak the language, everyone speaks at least english!
As for Italy its also fantastic, but the only problem is that if you dont speak Italian you may face some problems, but if you manage that you'll be ok.
As for spain, I went there only for holidays(barcelona) and it was amazing I do not think that if you speak spansh you 'll have any problem to adjust.

Answer 5

First off if you don't have a job in that country you will not get a permit to live there. If your one of your parents were originally from there you may be able to move but only if you and your boyfriend were married.

Answer 6

Are you kidding? Don't you need a job or something? If so, you're going to need a permanent visa, work permits, all sorts of stuff.

That probably means finding someone to sponsor you.

Good luck. Oh and which one is cheaper? Well, pick one. They're all expensive if you're paying in dollars now. THe dollar is worth about 30 percent less today against the Euro than a year and a half ago.

Answer 7

Speaking from experience, don't do it. My family spends half of the year in American and half in Greece because we own a restaurant on Mytilene. Greece is a beautiful place to visit as a tourist, but if you are accustomed to the American lifestyle, this place is not for you. It is very hard to adjust to the culture. We have been coming here for 10 years and I am still not adjusted. Life here is hard, even though it appears to be paradise. Sorry to disappoint you but I would not recommend moving to Greece.