Get a job in Catania

You can move to Catania by yourself, with a friend or as a couple. There are pros and cons to all of the situations. If you consider moving abroad with any kind of friend it can be a really good idea to sit down and talk through practical and everyday stuff such as economy, bills, cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking vs ordering, going out/staying in, how you deal with potentially going out without each other as well as having friends and family visiting (from near and far and extended visits). Apart from the practical arrangements, life is fun when you can share your new core memories with other people – so it is very recommendable to move abroad together. Moving with a friend can cause you to interact less with new people compared to if you move abroad by yourself. But if this is a good or a bad thing entirely depends on your personal goals and wishes as well as your personality.

Conclusion: communication is key if you and your friend decide to move abroad together

The most common ways of public transport in Catania are trains, buses and trams. Contactless Payment is possible. With the AMTS Smart Ticketing app you can buy tickets easily. 

• Bus: Covers most of the city and suburbs and is affordable.

• Tram: Especially useful for travelling through the main routes of Catania. Less affected by traffic jams compared to buses

• Biking: Many areas in the city are bikeable. It’s eco-friendly and often quicker than driving, because of all the traffic 

• Taxi / Ride-Sharing: Ride-sharing apps like Uber are also active in Catania. It can be convenient if you want to go to specific places.

• Scooter: Rent a scooter if you want to visit places outside of the city. Parking is easier.

Renting in Catania is much cheaper than renting in the big cities like Milan or Rome. The city offers housing for different preferences and budgets. Renting in neighbourhoods like Centro Storico (Historical Centre)  or Ognina & Rotolo (coastal neighbourhood) is more expensive, because of the location. 

• 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre: approximately €675 per month
• 1-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: approximately €380 per month 
• 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre: approximately €1100 per month
• 3-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: approximately €650 per month

Real estate websites:

• https://www.idealista.it/ 
• https://www.immobiliare.it/ 
• https://www.casa.it/ 
• https://www.subito.it/ 

Cheaper neighborhoods in Catania:

• San Giovanni Galermo: On the outskirts of Catania. It offers larger apartments, but can be inconvenient if you don’t have a car.

• Nesima: Older houses. Not the most luxurious, but a lot cheaper than living in the city centre. Close to Nesima station.

• San Giorgio: Calm suburb. Perfect if you want a tranquil neighbourhood. Can be inconvenient if you don’t have a car.

Working in Catania means enjoying the amazing southern Italian weather. Spring already provides you with comfortable temperatures (15-22 °C). The perfect moment to go sightseeing or do some outdoor activities. In summer, the temperature rises to 28-35 °C, and sometimes even higher. There is almost no rain during this period. If you love the sun, you will love the summers in Catania.

Autumn still gives you warm days (20-28 °C), with occasional rain. Still great weather for outside parties and festivals. Winter is mild (10-15 °C), with more frequent rain. It hardly ever snows in Catania. It’s the ideal period for exploring the city, because most tourists are gone by this time of the year.