Modena - Post Report Question and Answers
What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?
Housing in and around Modena is difficult to find, and is generally apartments. Italian apartments do not come with a kitchen. You will have to purchase one and have it fitted prior to moving in. When you are apartment-hunting, you will often notice just plugs and wires hanging out of the walls where the kitchen should be. Purchasing your entire cabinetry, countertops and appliances is not unusual. Sometimes, you will have to replace the bathroom fixtures as well, and even the light fixtures throughout. Traffic in the area is considerable and chaotic. It's Italy! - Sep 2014
