Moving to and living in Torino
A big northern city noticeably cheaper than Milano, with a strong and warm Russian-speaking community. The community often compares it to St. Petersburg: parks, a calm pace, mountains and skiing nearby. It suits families and remote workers, though some districts feel tense.
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In brief: city and relocation
- Region: Piemonte
- Cost level: medium cost
- Single-person budget, rough: 905-1772 euro/mo
- Questura: permesso speed: varies (per community)
Housing and rent
Demand is lower than Milano's, so prices are calmer and the choice is wider. By the community renting in the centre is much cheaper than Milano, and cheaper still on the outskirts; 4+4 contracts are common. A foreigner still finds it easier through an agent. Check current prices yourself.
Russian-speaking community
One of the liveliest Russian-speaking communities: active chats, regular meetups, barbecues, quiz nights, language exchange, a parish and a notice board. Many newcomers say it is easier to find a social circle here than in Milano.
Jobs
A moderate market: there is lavoro autonomo and remote work, but IT does not dominate, and average salaries by the community are around 1200-1500 euro, which feels tight for living. The questura is picky about documents (it demands a statement specifically from an Italian bank).
Living budget: Torino
- Single person, one-bed
- 905-1772 euro/mo
- Family with kids, two-bed
- 1720-2984 euro/mo
Rough ranges: the community has few concrete rent figures here, so this is a price-tier estimate plus ARERA and ISTAT reference values. Check current numbers.
Build your own budget line by linePros
- Cheaper than Milano while still a developed "northern" city
- A strong, friendly Russian-speaking community and meetups
- Lots of parks and greenery, calm, convenient with children
- Mountains and skiing nearby, and the Ligurian sea an hour and a half away
Cons
- Some districts feel rough, with undocumented migration
- Average salaries are low relative to expenses
- The questura is strict about documents, the bank statement must be Italian
- The city goes quiet early in the evening, not much nightlife
Community voices
We have a wonderful community in Turin: lively chats, regular meetups, barbecues and the like. When you move, write me and I will add you to our groups.
Turin was my number one option until I actually visited. The pluses are housing prices, the northern location, how developed it is. The minuses - a bit too much undocumented migration, in places it feels crime-ridden.
Demand here is not as high as in Milano, so prices are still reasonable and you can actually rent without the races you get in Milano.
Quotes are paraphrased and anonymized; subjective experience, not statistics.
FAQ
How much does living in Turin cost?
Mid-range costs: rent is much cheaper than Milano's, lower still on the outskirts, and the choice is wider. By the community average salaries are around 1200-1500 euro, which feels tight - check current prices.
Is there a Russian-speaking community in Turin?
One of the liveliest in Italy: active chats, regular meetups, barbecues, quiz nights, language exchange, a parish and a notice board. Many say it is easier to find a social circle here than in Milano.
Is Turin worth moving to?
By community experience - a good pick for families and remote workers: a "northern" city cheaper than Milano, lots of parks, mountains and skiing nearby. Downsides: some rough districts, modest salaries and a questura picky about documents.
Documents and timing
These are subjective community observations across different years, not a ranking or a promotion. Verify prices and conditions on the ground.
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