2024 Cost of Living in Sicily - Monthly Budget + Best Time to go + Tips for Getting Around

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • Hey Fam,
    Here's how to save A TON of money living in Sicily! Drop Comment if you need more tips! Link to Resources below:
    Rental Websites:
    idealista.it
    subito.it
    immobiliare.it
    Eating out Keywords:
    Trattoria
    Rosticceria
    Gastronomia
    Video Chapters
    00:00 - Intro
    00:43 - Accommodation
    00:58 - Seasonality
    01:11 - Finding Landlords
    01:25 - Rental Websites
    01:43 - How to Rent like a local
    02:10 - Language Barrier Tips
    02:33 - Private Rent Cost
    02:40 - Our Experience
    02:49 - Best Season to Visit
    03:12 - Transportation
    03:20 - Public Transport
    03:44 - Car Rental Companies Cost
    03:54 - Private Car Rental Cost
    04:10 - Groceries
    04:30 - How to Save on Produce
    04:58 - Weekly Grocery Cost
    05:26 - Eating Out / Activities
    06:04 - Tickets to Attractions
    06:19 - Eating Out
    07:05 - Tip to find local eateries
    07:39 - Agriturismo
    08:30 - Monthly Budget Recap
    08:40 - Upcoming Sicily Guides

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @davandj
    @davandj  Місяць тому +1

    We Tried The "Allegedly" Best Ice cream in the whole of Sicily: ua-cam.com/video/ymtiug1Bx4M/v-deo.html

  • @paulfreitag7772
    @paulfreitag7772 28 днів тому +15

    Ciao! I am an American who now lives in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily for 6 months of the year each year. When I first came to Sicily I paid A LOT more for an apartment than I do now. I made friends with the owners of my favorite bar and we are now like family. Once you make friends it is much easier to save on car rentals, apartments, etc. I will be returning to CdG in 3 weeks and my apartment will be upstairs from my friend's brother in law for a fraction of the price normally paid for the summer season. And they found me a private car to rent for much less as well! The Sicilian people are so warm and friendly and really do love to help people that have come to visit their beautiful island. Grazie, Paul

    • @davandj
      @davandj  28 днів тому +1

      Woah you nailed it Paul! Sounds like you got a great deal!! Any recommendations regarding CdG? We might visit at some point

    • @paulfreitag7772
      @paulfreitag7772 28 днів тому +1

      @@davandj Well, my friend's bar is Bar Tipicamente. It is located right in the center or the Quattro Conti. Gelateria Fernaci is very good and I like the Ristorante Le Grazie for pizza. But to me everything is great! Haha

    • @davandj
      @davandj  26 днів тому +1

      Noted!!! Thanks a lot for these tips if we go we'll let you know!

    • @dianamartin9558
      @dianamartin9558 3 дні тому +1

      @paulfreitag7772 Hi Paul! You also commented in one of our videos. We agree, once you make friends they go out of their way to help. We are neighbors, moved to Balestrate! We are here now, also. My husband and I don’t have a car. So if you want to come see Balestrate, we would love to meet up and talk!

  • @vaska1999
    @vaska1999 2 місяці тому +10

    Straightforward, to the point, helpful. I'm planning a 2-3 month visit in Sicily next winter, and your tips will come in handy. Thanks!

    • @davandj
      @davandj  2 місяці тому +2

      OMG Thanks! Comments like these really make us happy! We're glad it was helpful. If you're planning a trip here feel free to subscribe because we will release a lot of content, especially on how to find the best food and avoid tourist traps! 🤗

  • @salvatorespilletti4063
    @salvatorespilletti4063 Місяць тому +8

    Sicily the home of my ancestors and where my Nonno and Nonna still reside.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому +1

      Gorgeous land, beautiful to see you're proud and honoring your origins!!

  • @marinarose5683
    @marinarose5683 27 днів тому +3

    This video is super informative and helpful. I am moving to Palermo this September and look forward to following along with your channel.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  26 днів тому

      Hi there! Thanks a lot for your comment, made our day! Glad you found the video helpful and best of luck with your move to Palermo!

  • @dianamartin9558
    @dianamartin9558 3 дні тому +1

    Dav, nice video. We also have found that going directly to the B&B owner will get you better prices for longterm rentals!

    • @davandj
      @davandj  2 дні тому +1

      Absolutely! That's a great point I should've mentioned too! reaching out directly is a great way to get good deals! Thanks for adding this comment!

  • @michellespezialetti3122
    @michellespezialetti3122 Місяць тому +1

    Great video, very informative. Thank you ❤

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      Aaaw Thank YOU! Glad it was helpful, let us know if you have more questions

  • @henrietteancuta-koning7039
    @henrietteancuta-koning7039 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you, just what I needed

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      Thanks! Glad this helps! Let us know here in the comment if there's something about Sicily you'd be interested in and we might make a video about it

  • @David-jb5dv
    @David-jb5dv Місяць тому +3

    Useful particularly the Google search terms. Cheers

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the comment, Glad it was useful! 🤗

  • @michanicz2182
    @michanicz2182 2 місяці тому +7

    Very useful, great energy, loved this video. Keep it up 🎉

    • @davandj
      @davandj  2 місяці тому

      Thank you brother!!!

  • @Stopit77
    @Stopit77 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, thank you!!

    • @davandj
      @davandj  2 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it!!

  • @HATSCorner-qh7it
    @HATSCorner-qh7it 8 днів тому +1

    Ciao , I am currently in India ... Planning to pursue my Masters and settle in Italy. Your Videos are helpful , helping me to plan accordingly. Thank You for that.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  8 днів тому

      Hello Bhai! We're so happy to see our videos are helpful, we can't wait to be back to India, we actually met there and love it so much!

  • @marcocarlson1693
    @marcocarlson1693 2 місяці тому +4

    Great job. "Sicily the best of the best". Agree.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  2 місяці тому +2

      Everything is so delicious here!

    • @marcocarlson1693
      @marcocarlson1693 2 місяці тому +2

      @@davandj O you don't have to tell me, but I am glad you did. Their isn't anyplace better, or even close to it really, except in the rest of Italy naturally. Italy is Food Heaven, amongst other things as well.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      I know! I always put extra weight here but no regrets!

  • @fabianpatrizio2865
    @fabianpatrizio2865 24 дні тому +2

    EVERYTHING in Italy is all about "who you know" 🙂

    • @davandj
      @davandj  24 дні тому

      A good network always helps!!

  • @EnzoGarro
    @EnzoGarro 14 днів тому +1

    Great video . I still have family in Sicily

    • @davandj
      @davandj  14 днів тому

      Thanks a lot for your comment, glad you liked the video! Sicily it's a wonderful place!

  • @andrewdiprose
    @andrewdiprose Місяць тому +2

    Mi manca la Sicilia. And yes, Sicilian street food is great.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      We will have an extra arancino for you too bro! ✌🏻🍙

  • @sappypics5377
    @sappypics5377 20 днів тому

    Italian AF!!! Hahahaha love it!

    • @davandj
      @davandj  20 днів тому

      Hahaha I realized only when editing 😂😂😂

  • @HEMI345S
    @HEMI345S Місяць тому +2

    Hey Bro, how much Basmati rice can you ingurgitate in a month 😀😀😀

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому +1

      Hahaha a good amount but never as much as pasta! it was the first item that came to my mind in the car after groceries cause it was almost 3x than in Spain 😂😂

  • @ellmiller2013
    @ellmiller2013 5 днів тому +1

    How much is property taxes? And how are gun laws? Do they plan on making them easier? What taxes are there if i move to Sicily?

    • @davandj
      @davandj  5 днів тому

      Hi there! I'm not sure about foreigners but if the house where u stay is your only home and is where you live taxes are low. Gun laws are normal, you need a license if you need a gun for hunting and to prove that you're physically and psychologically fit to own one for self defense as it should be. For taxes it'll depend on many factors and are country specific might wanna check with an accountant at home!

  • @anthonyferris8912
    @anthonyferris8912 Місяць тому +1

    Of you were visiting Sicily for a week, where or what seaside town would you base yourself?

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому +7

      That's a great question! It'll depend on where you land as East and West aren't very well connected and if you're not driving it'll take you a half day just to cross to the other side.
      If you land in Catania, I would do a day trip to Taormina from there to check out the Greek theatre and the town (a must!). Then depends on what you're into, if you are after beaches Siracusa would be a great choice. The City itself is beautiful and the nearby San Lorenzo, Calamosche and Vendicari beaches are gorgeous. And if you want to swap things up while in Siracusa you can do day trips to nearby Noto, Marzamemi or Scicli. (Esp if you're into architecture)
      If you land in Palermo, you could use Palermo as a base and from there move to Riserva dello Zingaro for natural beauty and definitely do a day trip to the beach town of Cefalù. Mondello beach near Palermo is very nice, if you're more into history and culture from there is easy to reach the Greek Temples in Agrigento or Selinunte :)
      We will do some videos about itineraries both for East and West Sicily, it's quite a big island! Lots to cover :)

    • @anthonyferris8912
      @anthonyferris8912 Місяць тому +2

      @@davandj You’ve been very helpful. Thank you so much.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому +1

      Always happy to help!

    • @salvatorespilletti4063
      @salvatorespilletti4063 Місяць тому +1

      Aspra! It's in the Palermo region.

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому

      @@salvatorespilletti4063 Aspra is incredibly beautiful!!

  • @Marenqo
    @Marenqo 16 днів тому +1

    Love to migrate to Sicily. How is being a migrant there?

    • @davandj
      @davandj  16 днів тому

      Hi there, people are generally welcoming and open minded, I think it's more about the individual and how he integrates in the society rather than the ethnicity

  • @DonPakundo
    @DonPakundo 16 днів тому +2

    My wife and I are looking to buy a place in Sicily. Are Sicilians welcoming to ethnically non European

    • @davandj
      @davandj  16 днів тому +1

      Hi there, yes all my friends at least have no issue whatsoever with ethnicities and I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue for you and your wifey!!

    • @alessandrof2421
      @alessandrof2421 12 днів тому

      Sicily is not Europe

    • @davandj
      @davandj  11 днів тому

      @@alessandrof2421 Hi there not sure what you mean by that but Sicily is indeed part of Europe

    • @dianamartin9558
      @dianamartin9558 3 дні тому

      We are from the US. Hubs getting his dual citizenship. We have found that if you try to talk Italian they will be more open. We have made several friends in the town we moved to.

  • @dragonfire5702
    @dragonfire5702 19 днів тому +2

    💯🎆💥😇🐲😆😁👍👽🐉

  • @Mr11ESSE111
    @Mr11ESSE111 2 місяці тому +2

    it will costs you 26 bodies monthly for Cosa Nostra

    • @lucabaroni7715
      @lucabaroni7715 Місяць тому +6

      Homicide rate in Italy is 0.5
      Germany 0.8
      France 1.1
      USA 6.4

    • @davandj
      @davandj  Місяць тому +7

      That's a great point!! Sicily is incredibly safe and beautiful like the rest of Italy. If I had to choose between walking alone at night in downtown Palermo vs LA, San Francisco or New York I would choose Palermo in a heartbeat, way way safer!

    • @HEMI345S
      @HEMI345S Місяць тому +2

      Fear mongering will keep you very, very safe ...just keep sleeping under that rock 😀😀😀

    • @Mr11ESSE111
      @Mr11ESSE111 Місяць тому

      @@HEMI345S Mafia there putts lot of bodies under rocks and dirt if they can find it there without rocks

    • @HEMI345S
      @HEMI345S Місяць тому +1

      @@Mr11ESSE111 Same like Boeing does with their whistle blowers here, in the land of the free 😀😀😀