BRAIN DRAIN

What goals do you
have in life?


When it comes to taking big steps in life, the timeline feels different depending on where you live.

"After five years in London, I realized that building a future here isn't easy. I'm currently living in a shared apartment, but if I want a place of my own, costs are rising sharply, the city is very expensive. Don't think it's all easy, because it's not. I believe you can make your plans happen in Italy too; it might be harder, but it's possible."

Luca. 28 years old.
From Apulia to London.


Select what you want to achieve:

The data shows the average age at which citizens of each country reach each of these goals.

"We both grew in our jobs and reached higher positions; in Italy, this wouldn't have been possible in such a short time... We also managed to put money aside. However, you have to be careful; everyone thinks Australia is El Dorado, but it isn't. The cost of living is high, especially in the cities, and buying a house is almost impossible. Plus, when our child was born, as Italians we didn't have a health card... if there hadn't been two of us with savings, it would have been really difficult."

Lisa and Nicola. 30 and 31 years old.
From Veneto do Australia.

Go to the next chapter:
Is it easy to rebuild a life?