micro car collection

Italy isn’t one economy. It’s a collection of very different micro-economies shaped by geography, tourism, wages and infrastructure. Here’s the real picture: Northern Italy (Milan, Lombardy, Veneto) Cost: High • Rents rival major European cities • Better jobs, transport and services • Everyday costs add up quickly Good for: careers, business, urban life Not budget Italy Central Italy (Rome, Tuscany, Lazio) Cost: Medium to high • Rome and Florence are expensive • Tourist pressure pushes rents up