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.
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.
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Is it easy to rebuild a life?