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Italy

Italia

ItalianEUR5 apps

Italian transit needs a local app outside Milan and Rome. FREENOW handles taxis. Cash is still common in small towns.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F / L
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Type L is uniquely Italian. Older buildings often only have Type L outlets.

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Basic phrases

Italian

  • Hello
    Ciao
    Chow
  • Thank you
    Grazie
    Grat-syeh
  • Sorry
    Scusi
    Skoo-zee
  • Yes
    Sì
    See
  • No
    No
    No

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Tipping

Not required. Coperto (cover charge) is often included. Round up if you like.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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F

FREENOW

Western Europe taxi-hailing, especially strong in Germany, UK, Spain, Ireland.

Best taxi-hailing in major Italian cities — Uber has limited coverage.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid across Italy.
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C

Citymapper

Best urban transit app in major Western cities — London, NYC, Paris, Berlin.

Best for Milan and Rome transit.
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💬Translation

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D

DeepL

Highest-quality translation for European languages. Now supports East Asian too.

Strong Italian translation.
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🍱Food Delivery

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D

Deliveroo

Major in UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore.

Food delivery in cities.
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Phrases

All Italian phrases

Hello
Ciao
Chow
Thank you
Grazie
Grat-syeh
Sorry
Scusi
Skoo-zee
Yes
Sì
See
No
No
No
Please
Per favore
Pehr fa-vo-reh
Goodbye
Arrivederci
Ah-ree-vah-dehr-chee
How much?
Quanto costa?
Kwan-toh kos-ta
Where is the bathroom?
Dov'è il bagno?
Doh-veh eel ban-yoh
The check, please
Il conto, per favore
Eel kon-toh pehr fa-vo-reh
Cheers
Salute / Cin cin
Sa-loo-teh / Chin chin
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Cappuccino is a morning drink only — order an espresso after noon.
  • Don't ask for cheese on seafood pasta.

✕Don't

  • Pizza with pineapple in front of locals (you'll be judged).
  • Speaking loudly in churches.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Roman gladiators charging for photos.
  • Rose-handing in Florence and Rome — they will demand payment.
  • Train station "helpers" who carry your bag then demand money.
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