Overview
The province of Lodi is the 83rd largest Italian province by population with 230.198 people, located in the Lombardy region.
The larger Lodi metropolitan area comprises 60 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 78.299 km2.
The population density is 294 inhabitants per km2, making it somewhat densely populated. The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.03.
Climate
The province of Lodi receives on average 225 hours of sunshine per month, or 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
This is 4.66% less than the average for Italy and 1.93% more than the average for the region of Lombardy.
Throughout the year, it rains on average 7.19 days per month, which is an ordinary amount of precipitation for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 14.47 days per month with fog and 6.21 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C. In the summer, there are on average 20.88 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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Lodi, LombardiaCost of Living
The average monthly income in Lodi is around 2025.13€, which is higher than the average for Italy.
The estimated cost of living is around 1872.26€ per month for an individual or 2824.53€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 1222.51€ per month.
Overall, Lodi is expensive compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Lodi is around 13.46% more expensive than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Lodi is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around 3.45 pharmacies, 7.3 general practitioners and 18.9 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.
Average life expectancy in Lodi is 80 years of age.
Education
Lodi has a higher-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 62.1%; and a lower-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 24.9%.
The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 10.4, which is not far from the national average of 10.44.
There are no universities in this province.
Leisure
Lodi, a city located in the Lombardy region, offers a charming and lively nightlife experience. The city features a selection of bars, wine bars, and pubs where visitors can enjoy drinks, socialize, and unwind. Lodi's nightlife scene embraces a relaxed and friendly ambiance, often showcasing local musicians and performers. With its cozy atmosphere and welcoming establishments, Lodi provides an enjoyable evening for locals and tourists alike.
Overall, Lodi has somewhat decent nightlife with 2.36 bars and 2.5 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Lodi is overall moderately safe for expats. As of 2021, there are an average of 2016 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants. This is 28.91% lower than the national average.
There have been around 1.4 deadly road accidents and 9.4 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Lodi. This is respectively 159.26% more driving accidents than average and 27.13% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 56.97% lower than average with only 30.35 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Reports of house thefts are 26.66% lower than average with 128.36 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Cases of robbery are not totally uncommon, around 9.67% higher than average with 24.28 reports per 100k inhabitants.
Lodi generally maintains a low crime rate, providing a safe environment for residents and visitors. However, it is still important to exercise caution and follow standard safety practices. Being aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas, and securing personal belongings can contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience in Lodi.
Transport
Public transport in Lodi is lacking, and traffic is below average.
There are on average 0.6 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 2.92km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Lodi consist of bicycle lanes. This makes Lodi somewhat bike-friendly by Italian standards.
