Milan - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
Yes to all, there's always something going on. If you have young children, taking them to dinner at restaurants can be challenging. Places don't open until 7pm and are generally cramped, so it can be hard to take a stroller in. And we've found approximately 2 changing tables in the city. Having said that, Italians love children and are extremely helpful and friendly. - Jun 2018
Milan is good for everyone. Maybe families would rather live a little closer to one another and closer to schools... - Sep 2016
Great for everyone. Probably best for singles and couples without kids. But still great for families with kids. Singles scene (from what I understand) is good here for both men and women (yeah, score one for the ladies!). Knowing Italian will help you socialize more, but not knowing is not a barrier if you are outgoing. Italians genuinely like Americans and you can find people that speak English. This is not northern Europe or a Germanic country where every Tom, Dick, and Harry speaks English, but you will be able to muddle through. As an American, you are generally viewed as interesting and a little exotic. Couples probably have it the best here. So much traveling to do. So many restaurants to eat at. Operas and museums to attend together. People with little kids will find it harder and more expensive to take advantage of the travel opportunities. Going out when you have little kids is hard since things start later and babysitting is hard to find and pricey. I have heard parents of teenage kids express concern that there just is not a large enough English-speaking (or probably just a not well-enough formed one) for their kids to hang out with peers. Italian youths seem to take longer to mature than U.S. ones and expat teens may find it hard to relate to them, especially if you don't know Italian. - Aug 2013
A wonderful city for all! Families might have a harder time just because it is so expensive. - Jun 2010
Probably better for singles and couples than families. - Dec 2008
This is a better city for couples without kids. The city has very little for kids to do and the public pools in the summer are filthy as are the parks. Singles in the past have not enjoyed their time here and are bored and/or lonely. - Jan 2008
