Living in another country

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Post Report of the Day

Rome, Italy

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

It's fine, but Rome is a major city. Your grocery shopping will be comparable to that of small stores in NYC, not going shopping at a Walmart superstore.

What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?

Getting away from the tourist spots and visiting some great areas in Southern Italy, but I'm not giving away my secret spots on a public forum...... sorry.