This is not a simple question. The fact is that I do live in a city in Italy, so I can say that I am quite biased. Of course, I want to live in my current city, but unfortunately, it didn't give me the job I needed, so I moved to another city in the process. I don't like it, but I found a job with higher pay.

In fact, there is no perfect Italian city. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages. Every choice you make means that you have lost something and won something. But let me list some advantages and disadvantages of living in Italian cities, so that you can understand what I mean.

The weather in southern Italy is much better than that in northern Italy. There is no competition at all. In addition, the price of renting or buying a house is generally low. Many cities in the south are close to the sea. Usually, you can drive or take public transportation to the beach in a few minutes, and even go there by bike. But the cities in the north are better managed, cleaner, with better public transport and higher-paying jobs.

Small cities are quieter, the crime rate is lower, the air is fresher and the social environment is more friendly. But big cities provide more opportunities for work, study, leisure and shopping.

Historic cities are beautiful. You live in a beautiful environment, so you should learn to appreciate and respect it. On the other hand, they are often invaded by tourists, and living in the historical center may be a nightmare.

So what's my choice? I live in Cagliari, where life is relaxed and happy. Cagliari is a small city on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia with 300,000 residents. It's close to the sea, and it takes 15 minutes to drive from our home to the sea. Our bedroom window overlooks the lagoon where pink flamingos live. Today we have lunch at the seaside. My wife and daughter and I like to watch the regatta while eating, and then we skate on the promenade. The weather is cool and pleasant, and the sun is shining.

On Monday, I will take an early flight to Milan, where I will spend my working week. I will fly back to Cagliari for the weekend. Milan is the center of a metropolis with 7 million residents in northern Italy. It's crowded, foggy, polluted and expensive here. But it has good job opportunities and lifestyle choices. For my daughter, there are more schools and top universities to choose from than Cagliari. We will all move there next year.