La Gente è IMPAZZITA !!! 🇮🇹😱 (Lascia L'ITALIA a 57 anni)

Overview

An interview with Claudio—an Italian from Milan, age 57—explains why he left Italy and settled in Germany, framing the move as both economic and personal.

Claudio describes how, after his mother died, he gradually detached from Italy and began questioning whether there was “any real point” in staying. While he still loves Milan and Italy, he reports a broad “deterioration” in quality of life, citing:

• Politics and social attitudes
• Perceived “malice” on the street
• Especially the rapidly rising cost of living

Lifestyle and climate

Claudio emphasizes comfort and lifestyle fit. He says he dislikes extreme heat, and therefore Germany’s summer conditions suit him better than Mediterranean summers.

• He notes that in places like Frankfurt, people cope with hot weather using malls/parks
• Overall, he highlights Germany’s weather and sky conditions as a major positive

He also rejects the stereotype that Germany is only “cold and grey,” pointing to good summer conditions.

Economic reasons: better daily value

Economically, Claudio argues Germany offers better value in daily life, mainly due to:

• Affordability of public transport
• Generally lower prices compared with Milan

Public transport and “Deutschland ticket”

He highlights low-cost transit options, especially the “Deutschland ticket”, claiming:

• He paid about €58/month
• That works out to under €2/day
• Italy, by contrast, has a travel system he describes as an expensive and fragmented “delirium”

Grocery and housing comparisons

He provides examples comparing costs in Germany (Essen) versus Milan:

• Apartment setup: a monthly cost just under €900
• Supermarket prices: roughly 5–15% lower than Milan

He also gives specific anecdotes, such as:

• Shaving foam / shower gel: about €0.80 for a combined 300 ml pack vs. around €5 in Italy

He acknowledges that some items—like fresh fruit—can cost more, though he argues that the quality is high.

Safety, order, and public behavior

On safety and order, both speakers compare Germany favorably to Italy.

Claudio concedes that risks exist, mentioning issues near specific areas such as:

• Frankfurt’s Ban/Station area
• Drug-related problems in parts of the city

Still, his overall view is that German cities are:

• Cleaner
• More secure
• Better supported by visible and organized policing

He also contrasts behavior on public transport:

• In Germany, he says people are quieter (e.g., messages like “please keep silent”)
• In Italian cities, he associates public transport with noise, loud phone use, and sometimes loudspeakers

Berlin and perceptions of development

Claudio specifically discusses Berlin, describing a return after 26 years as striking:

• The city looks much more developed
• It has been rebuilt, with modern neighborhoods and expanded infrastructure
• He describes the nighttime atmosphere as calmer

Demographics, pensions, and financial planning

A major part of Claudio’s commentary focuses on pensions and demographic collapse.

He argues that Italy’s demographic trend is unsustainable and that future pension payments may not be reliable. He extends this concern to other aging-population European countries, naming:

• Greece
• Spain
• Portugal
• France

He suggests that changes to welfare and social security structures are warning signs. Rather than relying on a fixed retirement age (he implies it may never be dependable), he plans to “make do” using his own investing/trading.

Income, spending habits, and retirement expectations

For income, Claudio describes his main “secret” as:

• Buying and selling shares and securities across Italian, German, and American markets

• He claims this produces “more than decent” returns

He also says he avoids excess spending, spending noticeably on shoes due to walking about 15 km/day, and traveling frequently (Spain and Greece mentioned).

Regarding pensions in Italy, he expresses little interest—predicting that if he needed to depend on them, he would likely emigrate permanently.

Advice to young Italians

Claudio advises young Italians to invest in language learning and real-world experience abroad:

• Learn English (especially), and also German and Spanish
• Consider Arabic for opportunities outside the EU
• He argues that school language learning isn’t enough; progress comes from practice and living/working abroad

Drawing on experiences in Spain and London, he suggests that working outside Italy:

• Builds skills
• Opens opportunities
• Supports career growth beyond what staying at home can provide

Presenters / Contributors

• Claudio (interviewee)
• Mr./Host “Mr. Claudio” (main interviewer, unidentified)