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English newspaper lists the worst cities for immigrants; 2 are Italian

What is the worst city for expats? Daily Express made the list

What are the worst cities for immigrants? Moving to another country may be a dream for many, but not all countries or cities are the same.

The Daily Express, one of the main newspapers in the United Kingdom, ranked the 10 worst cities for English immigrants. Rome e Milan they came in first and second place, respectively.

“British expats live well all over the world,” says the Londoner, but in five European cities they felt even further away from home.

The worst city for immigrants is Rome.. “The Italian city may be fantastic for a holiday, but it was considered unsatisfactory”, says the Daily Express.

The city was considered the worst in job satisfaction and career opportunities. THE capital of Italy It was among the three worst in quality of life, and with precarious transportation.

According to the newspaper, 47% of immigrants said that housing was unaffordable and that their income did not cover their expenses.

With 31 percent of immigrants describing locals as hostile, Rome may not be the best option for English expats, according to the paper.

Italy also took the second worst place.

Milan was the worst city for finances and immigrants were generally dissatisfied with their jobs.

Three in ten expats did not feel at home in Milan, with personal safety also being an issue.

Express Travel Chart

Worst cities for immigrants

1. Rome, Italy

2. Milan, Italy

3. Johannesburg, South Africa 

4. Istanbul, Türkiye

5. Tokyo, Japan

6. Cairo, Egypt

7. Paris, France

8. Maastricht, Netherlands

9. Moscow, Russia

10. New York, United States

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