I Moved to Naples. Was It a Mistake?

The first thing I would say to anyone thinking of moving here is this: do not come to Naples expecting postcard Italy. Naples is one of the most beautiful, chaotic, emotional, and misunderstood cities in Europe. In this video, I look at what it is really like to move to Naples as a foreigner — not just as a tourist, but as someone trying to build a life here. We talk about the cost of living, rent, salaries, job opportunities, safety, neighbourhoods, culture, and the contradictions that make Naples so unique.. This is not a video selling Naples as a cheap dream, and it is not a video attacking the city either. Naples can be paradise, but it can also be difficult. It is economically poor in many ways, but culturally rich beyond words. It is a city of beauty, struggle, history, food, football, faith, chaos, generosity, and contradictions. Hope you enjoy. ————————————————————————————————————————————————— For Business Inquiries, please email: [email protected] 00:00 Naples Is Not Postcard Italy! 01:10 I’m Not Italian, I’m Neapolitan 01:27 The Maradona Effect 01:52 Mum, I’ve Fallen in Love with Maradona! 02:10 Maradona in Argentina 02:25 Naples Winning the Championship 03:30 Is Maradona a God to Neapolitans? 04:25 The Oldest Pizzeria in the World 05:00 The History of Pizza 06:05 Cost of Living in Naples 06:20 Is Naples Poor? 06:35 Naples Unemployment Rate 07:20 Finding Work in Naples 07:40 Who Is Naples For? 08:55 Expat Experience Living in Naples 09:45 Average Salary and Rent 10:20 The Problem with Averages 11:00 What Salary Should You Have If You Move to Naples? 12:17 Hell or Paradise? 13:40 The Eye Test — Conclusion 15:20 ’O Surdato ’Nnammurato