My wife and I are considering retiring to Sicily. Taormina is one of our favorites. What are avg prices? It looks touristy? Live just outside of the city?
From Malta, we retired to Sicily, Frigintini to be exact. Beautiful countryside, beautiful people, great food and only 30 minutes from Pozzallo. Bought a villa with land for the price of 2 bedroom, shell form apartment in Gozo! We love it!
@@philipcutajar3044 You need a CODICE FISCALE from the Italian Embassy. Cost of living is not cheaper than here, it's pretty much the same. Frigintini, San Giacomo, Giarratana there are about 400 maltese people who bought properties there.
You are absolutely correct. I retire in 2 months at age 62. I take pretty good care of myself, but I can tell you every freaking joint in my body is making itself felt. A decade ago my joints were fine. Travel and enjoy life while you’re still young enough to enjoy it. Retirement is wasted on old people!
@@user-iy4co4bn2o I retire in 19 days. I am BEYOND excited! We’re going to cruise our boat in the Bahamas first for a year or so, then travel Europe. Can’t wait!
My advice - go and stay there on a workaway trip och at an airbnb for half a year. Then you will know. I am a retired swede and Italy will be holiday for me and Sweden my residence. Sweden and Italy is like night and day and the contrast is uplifting.
Italy is cheap and nice but the heat in Southern and Central Italy is only getting worse! It’s simply unbearable and HUMID! I’ve been here for a month visiting my grandparents who live in Perugia ( Umbria) , it’s so difficult sleeping at night and people stay mostly indoors from 10 am till 6:30 /7 pm to escape the heat ! Do you know what Italians do to escape the unbearable heat? Those who can afford it, they go to places like Slovenia, Norway Belgium...to get cooler holidays. Isn’t that incredible?
Thanks Antonio. I’ve been there and you’re right, it’s beautiful! I’ve been as far south as Siracusa and as far north as the north end of lago di como…many places in between. Italy is diverse and amazing. Looking forward to your next video! Buona fortuna
My ancestors are from Reggio Calabria, coming to the U.S. to escape lack of opportunity in the early 1900s. It would be ironic to return there to retire. I lived in Rome when I was young so I picked up conversational Italian but for English speakers, I will tell you that Italian is the easiest language of all to learn. It's like clearly spoken Spanish so easy to distinguish what the speakers are saying.
@@christophercardono6274 When you calculate the difference between Euro and US dollar, it is the same. And it will cost €2,000 to be part of medical system (a year).
@@vicdean9558 All the drugs coming from Mexico to Europe enter through 2 gates: amsterdam and south Italy. Everything there is illegal. Low quality of life and poor services. In addition: local criminals and mobs
Great video . Thank you for sharing . My late fathers side of my family are from Bari and Naples. I would love to move to the southern region and live my later years of life there. Im 66 and keep hiping to win big lol with the Powerball lottery and move there. Anyway Grazie mille for sharing. Ciao
Thank you for sharing 🙏💖 A good informarion - I have visited Tuscany So lots of places in Italy that will be good to stay after retiremnet.. Best Wishes 😇 ⛄⛄⛄⛄🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Se posso dare un consiglio: se se scegliete di vivere in Italia o in un qualsiasi altro posto del mondo per prima cosa dovete imparare la lingua. Per "imparare" non intendo solo studiarla a scuola ma assimilare la lingua in modo tale da poter pensare spontaneamente in quella lingua, poter ridere quando qualcuno fa una battuta. Quando ci si sente parte di una cultura e di una lingua si può vivere felici in un paese straniero altrimenti ci si sentirà davvero soli. Detto questo se cercate un posto con sole e mare, costo della vita basso e poca criminalità e infrastrutture decenti il meglio che può venirmi in mente è il sud della Sardegna. Per accedere gratuitamente al Servizio Sanitario Nazionale dovete fare una di queste cose 1 diventare cittadini italiani (dopo 5 anni di residenza) 2 svolgere un'attività economica e pagare le tasse in Italia 3 sposarsi
@@rosstambo2358 È tutta questione di volerlo fare. Certo non possono pretendere di vivere in un altro paese senza impararne la lingua. Si parla spesso di integrazione, beh l'apprendimento della lingua e l'adeguamento allo stile di vita del paese dove si sceglie di vivere è fondamentale. A chi non lo fa peggio per lui perché si troverà malissimo.
In south Italy there are many greek towns. History, see, good food, nice people. They speak greek with many ancient greek elements in the language. It is really unique
Almost nobody, a few hundreds, the language is called "Grikanico". Your question was ironic, rightfully. I will never understand why people speak on stuff they don't know... @@vaska1999
Before you do make sure you go to Naples first and surrounding like Amalfi Coast. The city has every thing and the coast may capture your attention. Nothing in Italy will leave you in awe and marvel as the Amalfi Coast.
Would prever living in Salerno way above in Naples. Naples is nice to go to for a few days but to busy, crazy, criminal and loud. Salerno seems to be a very livable city. And Amalfi coast is next door. Also near Paestum and very nice coastline, indeed up to Tropea (Calabria) is great. I just travelled this coastline. Agropoli, Praia a mare, Scalea, Diamante, Tropea all great towns
Ma cosa dici? L' Italia è abitata in lungo e largo infatti non abbiamo grandi città basta pensare che la più grande è Roma con soli 3milioni la maggior parte di Noi vive in "provincia" in cittadine che contano di media 40/50 mila abitanti se non di meno
We get seen by an emergency doctor within 5 minutes in Villa D'Agri hospital, Potenza. 2 more minutes and you're connected to a heart monitor if required. The ambulance arrives within 15 minutes, with a doctor on board. The (small ) village has a helipad to take you to the bigger hospital in Potenza if speed is essential.
I got stitches on the bottom of my foot after stepping on glass on a beach near Giardini-Naxos - the clinic was a block from the beach, the stitches, medicine, and follow up was less than 10,000 lire (about $7.80 back then). And I’m American!
I did watch videos about buying properties in the Molise region. Properties there aren't expensive and small towns are clean and nice. I'm thinking of checking it out a few towns there
I don’t think it about living cheap in Italy or any other part of the world, wherever you have an opportunity to live in the world, I think it is about the ability to earn a living and being close to family and friends with safety and security. As for retiring in Italy or any other part of the world, it might be beneficial if they have a good and affordable health care system and it is a safe and secure place. Knowing the language of whatever part of the world you decide to retire would also be useful.
I lived in Italy for three years. Busilingo, near Verona, just an hour or so from Venice. It's a really nice place to visit but... I wouldn't want to live there again.😊
Come pensionato italiano la mia scelta è l'albania,per una ragione semplicissima,in albania non ti tassano la pensione (circa 360€/mese nel mio caso), inoltre gran parte degli albanesi parla italiano,se poi ti piace il mare è molto simile alla costa adriatica italiana,semplicemente vedi il mare dalla parte opposta (rispetto all'italia),se preferisci la montagna hanno splendidi siti ad un prezzo decisamente inferiore... PS ho pagato le tasse per >45 anni ora direi che basta riempire (ancora) le tasche dei nostri politici.
Southern Italy gets hot but it’s not humid - it’s a dry heat. But it gets raw hot - I spent my birthday one year in 116 degrees F near Catania (mid-late July)
Yes it is hot. We would visit relatives every couple of years in Calabria in town close to Scalea. We would go latter part of September, up to mid October. Beautiful. Big problem is huge lack of medical care.
South Italy sucks: crooks, mafia, illegality and poor services. Most of the southern must go to north Italy to work, to receive cures, good services and the dignity they don't have at home
Does anyone know where in Southern Italy is affordable place to live with low crime area and more beautiful beaches and excellent food? Any suggestions?
I’m from Calabria and have been living in California for the last 49 years. I have family and friends there and the land that I love. My present goal is to move there and buy a house by the beach and enjoy the simple life. The quality and the cost of living that you cannot find anywhere else . From food to fresh produces and good people can make everything so much better. ❤
The biggest barrier that I see here is the language for most older adults for whom learning a new language is not as easy. One will need to be somewhat fluent in the native language so they can communicate, somewhat effectively, for daily living including for daily shopping, going to a doctor's visit, dealing with legal issues and just getting oneself understood when in a difficult or dire situation, especially when an urgent action is a huge factor!
@@GGLD888 You will not find jobs in Southern Italy. Young people leave here for Milan,Bologna,etc. This is best for retirees with a healthy amount of savings and investments.
Scalea and Praia a Mare, the northern Tyrrhenian area of the province of Cosenza is paradise, cheap, natural food, you have an exceptional sea and a mountain range behind you that offers the best gastronomic products in the world, with a good pension you just think how much time you wasted by not going there first .... and you are in Italy
By the way: those lands have a vast array of crooks. In addition: these are the territories with the highest level of emigration of the entire Western world. Can you tell us why?
Ora vivo a Napoli. Ho viaggiato in tutta l'Europa occidentale e il posto nel quale vorrei vivere è Coimbra in Portogallo ❤ (e poi tornerei a viaggiare in tutta l'Europa occidentale)
Nicely made video, thank you. I have though, to share my own perception, and that is, that beyond all those charming places and great affordability- why would anyone (who is north American for that matter) choose to retire in a place, charming as it may be, far away from his/her heritage, culture, family... what about language barriers and mastering a new language at an old age (and I know Italian can be tricky, especially the southern dialects, as I speak it relatively well); what about proximity to Medical facilities; what about proximity to major airports, what about cultural events and social activities; and mainly what about residency and the ability to actually legally stay there more than 90 days (tourist Visa to Schengen, all Schengen countries, that is you cant just pop up to another European union country to renew your visa). For me, there are many factors in retirement, some of them are pure technical/legislatives/comfort. And BTW - are those quoted 1,000 Euros monthly expenses includes rent? That means rent there is pretty cheap. I rather just visit these places, instead of the challenges of permanently residing there (and BTW, as a side note, Hotels there are not that cheap, just the hotels will cost more than 1,000/month, much more)
I lived in Gaeta Italy for three years 1996 to 1999, no thank you! Italy has a lot of charming features and its architecture and history are amazing…… That’s where it ends. Corruption, half ass is good enough, everything is Domani Domani Domani. Sure the food is delicious, and the weather, pleasant, but the dirt filth corruption is just too much! My wife couldn’t even pay the electric bill without handing a few extra lira over, it was sad. Sexism abounds My wife was nothing as far as the Italians were concerned. These are just true facts experienced while stationed there for three years with the Navy living out in the community. The other thing I think you’re really missing is that being that far south is a day and a half’s train ride north or a airplane fair north to Germany, France, or England. It’s not like living in Frankfurt, or Paris, or Belgium, where cities are 2, 3 or four hours away by train
Please make sure you don’t ruin the prices for everyone with excessive tipping and overpaying. Seen enough of that “you deserve a tip” nonsense in Asia, where tipping is not customary but gets brought in by American tourists.
These cities aren't cheapest because there aren't big commercial center and buy for eating and clothes Is very expensive , the houses there aren't cheapest near the sea , need tò buy away from the coast
I’m living cheap on East Academy Street in Canton, Mississippi and have no interest in ever going to Italy. Much less live there we got a pizza joint right here.
Living your retirement years in a country that is not yours, completely deprived of your roots, immersed in a different culture, in relationship with a language whose nuances you will never understand and far from your loved ones and friends of all life, is absolutely one of the most infinitely sad things a man can do. I pity those who make this unfortunate choice.
@paolocirelli8937 Wise words, indeed. I have been thinking of being one such expat, and your caution (about being away from the familiar, etc.) is seriously important. Perhaps I need to stay in North America. Thx (from Canada).
Don't be. Some people got a natural love learning the languages and culture instead of daily living of routine. That requires mental fitness and probably relaxing side jobs. Japan Government even paid citizen to move into rural areas. Some feel fed up living amongst crowds and seek solitary in retirement
Funny you would say that for others come to America all the time in later years and try learn the language and culture. What's them more courageous than Americans? Besides many people like learning, thay don't get hung up on the difference but rather celebrate it...they find foregein languages not a challenge but charming and want to learn it
Why don’t you just say that you prefer a predictable, ordinary life without changes. I live in Sicily and I love it! Left Canada a Year ago and am living my Italian dream at 70. The history, culture and magnificent baroque architecture , the sea all around us The food, the perfumed fruits an vegetables grow in the rich volcanic soil. Have no children and rest of family is spread out, Not close. For a well to do retiree with a European flair, it is Paradise without winter and breaking your bones on ice. Healthcare is plentiful. One must make an effort to learn Italian. The music,opera etc! No doubt, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and live a fresh new life before I go. Sad is waiting for your kids to place you in a senior home!
😮I know couple who moved, buy a home and they just speak English. I didn’t see, heard intention to learn Italian. I will if I moved to country learn the local language and Italien is easy and beautiful. 😊
Not me, I will learn the local language, Im French and we had latin cours in high school more easy compare to learning grec. They are ok what can I say, all different ;)
@@milo23-v4s-z7y It might not be easy but rewarding certainly, after all why move to another country if one wouldn´t leave the comfort one`s comfort zone?
@@stefu60 not Me I said people I know moved there and still only speak English, I have no prob learning Italien if moving there, Im French went to school with latin. I already understand a little Italien.
Yes it’s cheap but the HEAT in Southern and Central Italy is only getting WORSE! It’s simply unbearable and HUMID! I’ve been here for a month visiting my grandparents who live in Perugia ( Umbria) , it’s so difficult sleeping at night and people stay mostly indoors from 10 am till 6:30 /7 pm to escape the heat ! Do you guys know what Italians do to escape the unbearable heat? Those who can afford it, they go to places like Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, Norway. Isn’t that incredible?
Living your retirement years in a country that is not yours, completely deprived of your roots, immersed in a different culture, in relationship with a language whose nuances you will never understand and far from your loved ones and friends of all life, is absolutely one of the most infinitely sad things a man can do. I pity those who make this unfortunate choice.
Learning a new language, meeting new people, making new friends -- all of those will keep your mind fresh and lively and prevent senility or the Alzheimer's.
I am a dual citizen living in Sicily…..back to my roots. I have no empathy for such closed minded thinking. Perhaps your life will see brighter days, or not!😊
I lived in Taormina for 3 years after shifting from Giardini Naxos just below. I loved it. Sicily will always be my 2nd home.
Taormina is a pretty fancy place!
My wife and I are considering retiring to Sicily. Taormina is one of our favorites. What are avg prices? It looks touristy? Live just outside of the city?
@@Archangel2931 My advice is to stay at an airbnb for some months...then you will know....
From Malta, we retired to Sicily, Frigintini to be exact. Beautiful countryside, beautiful people, great food and only 30 minutes from Pozzallo. Bought a villa with land for the price of 2 bedroom, shell form apartment in Gozo! We love it!
Congrats! live the sweet life! cheers!
Malta's terribly overpriced for what it has to offer.
How are you able to live in Italy, what sort of visa do you need?
@@philipcutajar3044 You need a CODICE FISCALE from the Italian Embassy. Cost of living is not cheaper than here, it's pretty much the same. Frigintini, San Giacomo, Giarratana there are about 400 maltese people who bought properties there.
What are the tax consequences buying and selling? I hear very steep?
You are absolutely correct. I retire in 2 months at age 62. I take pretty good care of myself, but I can tell you every freaking joint in my body is making itself felt. A decade ago my joints were fine. Travel and enjoy life while you’re still young enough to enjoy it. Retirement is wasted on old people!
Especially if you need Good Healthcare it’s not in small towns
How is the start of your retirement? Did you move to Sicily?
@@user-iy4co4bn2o I retire in 19 days. I am BEYOND excited! We’re going to cruise our boat in the Bahamas first for a year or so, then travel Europe. Can’t wait!
It’s Foggia not Foggiu
inflammation....no...more ....vxxes! And find natural remedies for the joint issues....no...more...pharmaceuticals !
My advice - go and stay there on a workaway trip och at an airbnb for half a year. Then you will know. I am a retired swede and Italy will be holiday for me and Sweden my residence. Sweden and Italy is like night and day and the contrast is uplifting.
Italy is cheap and nice but the heat in Southern and Central Italy is only getting worse!
It’s simply unbearable and HUMID!
I’ve been here for a month visiting my grandparents who live in Perugia ( Umbria) , it’s so difficult sleeping at night and people stay mostly indoors from 10 am till 6:30 /7 pm to escape the heat !
Do you know what Italians do to escape the unbearable heat?
Those who can afford it, they go to places like Slovenia, Norway Belgium...to get cooler holidays. Isn’t that incredible?
Thanks Antonio. I’ve been there and you’re right, it’s beautiful! I’ve been as far south as Siracusa and as far north as the north end of lago di como…many places in between. Italy is diverse and amazing. Looking forward to your next video! Buona fortuna
My ancestors are from Reggio Calabria, coming to the U.S. to escape lack of opportunity in the early 1900s. It would be ironic to return there to retire. I lived in Rome when I was young so I picked up conversational Italian but for English speakers, I will tell you that Italian is the easiest language of all to learn. It's like clearly spoken Spanish so easy to distinguish what the speakers are saying.
Im going to visit my grandfather's hometown, Montella in Avellino.
Scalea is awesome, live full time !
Che meraviglia ❤ luogo bellissimo
I would love to move to Southern Italy
I'm going to live in Southern Italy for my retirement in 5 to 7 years and it 30% cheaper than living in the USA.
@@christophercardono6274 When you calculate the difference between Euro and US dollar, it is the same. And it will cost €2,000 to be part of medical system (a year).
@@christophercardono6274 Plus free health care. Low crime rate. I am going back in few years.
@@vicdean9558 All the drugs coming from Mexico to Europe enter through 2 gates: amsterdam and south Italy. Everything there is illegal. Low quality of life and poor services. In addition: local criminals and mobs
Great video . Thank you for sharing . My late fathers side of my family are from Bari and Naples. I would love to move to the southern region and live my later years of life there. Im 66 and keep hiping to win big lol with the Powerball lottery and move there. Anyway Grazie mille for sharing. Ciao
Great video !
Thank you for sharing 🙏💖 A good informarion - I have visited Tuscany So lots of places in Italy that will be good to stay after retiremnet.. Best Wishes 😇 ⛄⛄⛄⛄🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Se posso dare un consiglio: se se scegliete di vivere in Italia o in un qualsiasi altro posto del mondo per prima cosa dovete imparare la lingua. Per "imparare" non intendo solo studiarla a scuola ma assimilare la lingua in modo tale da poter pensare spontaneamente in quella lingua, poter ridere quando qualcuno fa una battuta. Quando ci si sente parte di una cultura e di una lingua si può vivere felici in un paese straniero altrimenti ci si sentirà davvero soli.
Detto questo se cercate un posto con sole e mare, costo della vita basso e poca criminalità e infrastrutture decenti il meglio che può venirmi in mente è il sud della Sardegna.
Per accedere gratuitamente al Servizio Sanitario Nazionale dovete fare una di queste cose 1 diventare cittadini italiani (dopo 5 anni di residenza) 2 svolgere un'attività economica e pagare le tasse in Italia 3 sposarsi
As retiree I think one could have problems with the health insurance🤔
Si, sicuro che americani e inglesi imparano un'altra lingua. Quelli pensano che al mondo se ne parli solo una: la loro!
Lei è ragione. Imparare la lingua, la cultura, le gente. Grazie🌹
@@rosstambo2358 È tutta questione di volerlo fare. Certo non possono pretendere di vivere in un altro paese senza impararne la lingua. Si parla spesso di integrazione, beh l'apprendimento della lingua e l'adeguamento allo stile di vita del paese dove si sceglie di vivere è fondamentale. A chi non lo fa peggio per lui perché si troverà malissimo.
@@alexakammler6440 I think no but try to ask for detailed informations to the Italian embassy or consulate.
Thanks ❤…..Taormina- Palermo - Cagliari,Sardinya- Bari 👍
In south Italy there are many greek towns. History, see, good food, nice people. They speak greek with many ancient greek elements in the language. It is really unique
Where in Southern Italy do they still speak Greek?!
Almost nobody, a few hundreds, the language is called "Grikanico". Your question was ironic, rightfully. I will never understand why people speak on stuff they don't know... @@vaska1999
In a few towns, there are about 20.000 speakers totally@@vaska1999
@@vaska1999nowhere
A very well composed tour with good information! I am going back to Italy next year and looking for a place to live… maybe not Naples
Before you do make sure you go to Naples first and surrounding like Amalfi Coast. The city has every thing and the coast may capture your attention. Nothing in Italy will leave you in awe and marvel as the Amalfi Coast.
Would prever living in Salerno way above in Naples. Naples is nice to go to for a few days but to busy, crazy, criminal and loud. Salerno seems to be a very livable city. And Amalfi coast is next door. Also near Paestum and very nice coastline, indeed up to Tropea (Calabria) is great. I just travelled this coastline. Agropoli, Praia a mare, Scalea, Diamante, Tropea all great towns
@@swaggertravels salerno😂😂😂😂😂
I was in naples for a week last october..loved it.
@@italico3222si, si a Mercatello🤣🤣🤣
I’d like to retire in a house with a garden, those Italian cities seemed to have no houses, only apartments
Nope... There are lots of rural properties with gardens or hobby orchards. Inexpensive too. Ours is in the province of Trapani.
Ma cosa dici? L' Italia è abitata in lungo e largo infatti non abbiamo grandi città basta pensare che la più grande è Roma con soli 3milioni la maggior parte di Noi vive in "provincia" in cittadine che contano di media 40/50 mila abitanti se non di meno
There's a little town called Mariscovetria and Vita Scisily
My dream is to live in southern Italy. I had a friend from capaci.
My grandparents on my father's side are from Capaci.
Capaci is where mafia killed a judge many years ago with explosive. Skip south Italy...
Taormina is stunning, I would love to go visit
Nearby Giardini-Naxos was a great hotspot for night life in the 90s - I recommend you visit there as well
There is no mention of access to hospitals and doctors.
That is important, esp if you mean to grow old there as a retiree.
In general, the further north you go, the better the healthcare, services and transport are.
@@rumbatango3341 anyway in southern Italy we live longer.
We get seen by an emergency doctor within 5 minutes in Villa D'Agri hospital, Potenza. 2 more minutes and you're connected to a heart monitor if required. The ambulance arrives within 15 minutes, with a doctor on board. The (small ) village has a helipad to take you to the bigger hospital in Potenza if speed is essential.
I got stitches on the bottom of my foot after stepping on glass on a beach near Giardini-Naxos - the clinic was a block from the beach, the stitches, medicine, and follow up was less than 10,000 lire (about $7.80 back then). And I’m American!
My dream to retire to Italy, but the criteria is unobtainable for most
Right
Where can I find the criteria for this?
The biggest outlay is the cost of buying property there. You can always rent long-term instead, which is very affordable.
being outside the EU now ( what a great idea Brexit was!!!) it's extremely difficult now for UK residents to move abroad
Beautiful Calabria.....my birth land....❤
Warm people, great food and the tourist capital of Europe...but they keep it quiet....look up Tropea
Molise is a region very beautiful and cheap but only few foreign people now it
I did watch videos about buying properties in the Molise region. Properties there aren't expensive and small towns are clean and nice. I'm thinking of checking it out a few towns there
Cagliari- cal ya ree, please!
..and Puglia- Pul li a 😎😉
My family is from Corigliano Calabria
Been there - on a visit from Sicily. Great spot, with wonderful food
Well done!
Timestamps, please!
Southern Italy: where 'retirement' rhymes with 'relaxation'. Time to trade hustle for pasta, traffic for beaches. La dolce vita awaits!" 🍝🏖
Only if you are not in need of Good Healthcare… Italy is the worst
I don’t think it about living cheap in Italy or any other part of the world, wherever you have an opportunity to live in the world, I think it is about the ability to earn a living and being close to family and friends with safety and security.
As for retiring in Italy or any other part of the world, it might be beneficial if they have a good and affordable health care system and it is a safe and secure place. Knowing the language of whatever part of the world you decide to retire would also be useful.
Thank you !
I lived in Italy for three years. Busilingo, near Verona, just an hour or so from Venice. It's a really nice place to visit but... I wouldn't want to live there again.😊
I lived in Sicily for 12 years, it was hard.I returned to visit Palermo a few years ago and was mugged by a migrant.Awful.
Bussolengo😂
How quickly can I learn Italian??
The basics? A month or two at the most, if you give it 20 min a day.
Join the fans club of a football team, in a week
If you speak Spanish I can tell you'll need the same time. Italian is very similar to Spanish
Bet it will be really cheap once the volcano explodes!
Cost of living is not very high in Northern Italy. At least not compared to the US.
location? 4:05 mark? (cliff town) please?
Come pensionato italiano la mia scelta è l'albania,per una ragione semplicissima,in albania non ti tassano la pensione (circa 360€/mese nel mio caso), inoltre gran parte degli albanesi parla italiano,se poi ti piace il mare è molto simile alla costa adriatica italiana,semplicemente vedi il mare dalla parte opposta (rispetto all'italia),se preferisci la montagna hanno splendidi siti ad un prezzo decisamente inferiore...
PS ho pagato le tasse per >45 anni ora direi che basta riempire (ancora) le tasche dei nostri politici.
VERY GOOD
Humidity sure would be good to know among all options.
Southern Italy gets hot but it’s not humid - it’s a dry heat.
But it gets raw hot - I spent my birthday one year in 116 degrees F near Catania (mid-late July)
Make sure the house has heating, it can be very humid indoors in the winter.
The only negative feature of Southern Italy - it’s extremely hot 4-5 months a ear
What do you call hot, thanks.
Non esagerare.
Yes it is hot. We would visit relatives every couple of years in Calabria in town close to Scalea. We would go latter part of September, up to mid October. Beautiful. Big problem is huge lack of medical care.
South Italy sucks: crooks, mafia, illegality and poor services.
Most of the southern must go to north Italy to work, to receive cures, good services and the dignity they don't have at home
How far is Calabria from the nearest volcano?
L etna è vicino ma la calabria è lunga dipende dove sei
Does anyone know where in Southern Italy is affordable place to live with low crime area and more beautiful beaches and excellent food? Any suggestions?
I am a dutch married to an Italian Calabrian man. We have a house in Capo Vaticano best beaches. It is near to Tropea. Go check it out
I’m from Calabria and have been living in California for the last 49 years. I have family and friends there and the land that I love. My present goal is to move there and buy a house by the beach and enjoy the simple life. The quality and the cost of living that you cannot find anywhere else . From food to fresh produces and good people can make everything so much better. ❤
Cefalù in Sicily can be an option
Oristano and south Sardinia in general is the best option in Italy (north east is expensive) (I'm Italian)
Christopher, if you're from u.s.a., let know southern of Italy is more, more, more and more safety than your country!!
The biggest barrier that I see here is the language for most older adults for whom learning a new language is not as easy. One will need to be somewhat fluent in the native language so they can communicate, somewhat effectively, for daily living including for daily shopping, going to a doctor's visit, dealing with legal issues and just getting oneself understood when in a difficult or dire situation, especially when an urgent action is a huge factor!
I reckon the biggest problem is actually earning a living
@@GGLD888 You will not find jobs in Southern Italy. Young people leave here for Milan,Bologna,etc. This is best for retirees with a healthy amount of savings and investments.
It takes one year to learn the basics that you mention. And there are plenty of expats who generously help you until you get a good grasp.
Google translate etc!
@@calgal5752 I speak another language and when tried using Google translate to check it's correctness, it was wayyy off!
Scalea and Praia a Mare, the northern Tyrrhenian area of the province of Cosenza is paradise, cheap, natural food, you have an exceptional sea and a mountain range behind you that offers the best gastronomic products in the world, with a good pension you just think how much time you wasted by not going there first .... and you are in Italy
By the way: those lands have a vast array of crooks. In addition: these are the territories with the highest level of emigration of the entire Western world. Can you tell us why?
@@naveconterosso ho parlato per i pensionati , e non per farsi na vita … non hai capito il concetto in inglese, vediamo se lo capisci in italiano
Ora vivo a Napoli. Ho viaggiato in tutta l'Europa occidentale e il posto nel quale vorrei vivere è Coimbra in Portogallo ❤ (e poi tornerei a viaggiare in tutta l'Europa occidentale)
is there anywhere in Italy an existing British Expat Community??
Yes, in all cities some large some small Brits are everywhere
check the region of Lucca, in particular Barga.
Nicely made video, thank you. I have though, to share my own perception, and that is, that beyond all those charming places and great affordability- why would anyone (who is north American for that matter) choose to retire in a place, charming as it may be, far away from his/her heritage, culture, family... what about language barriers and mastering a new language at an old age (and I know Italian can be tricky, especially the southern dialects, as I speak it relatively well); what about proximity to Medical facilities; what about proximity to major airports, what about cultural events and social activities; and mainly what about residency and the ability to actually legally stay there more than 90 days (tourist Visa to Schengen, all Schengen countries, that is you cant just pop up to another European union country to renew your visa). For me, there are many factors in retirement, some of them are pure technical/legislatives/comfort. And BTW - are those quoted 1,000 Euros monthly expenses includes rent? That means rent there is pretty cheap. I rather just visit these places, instead of the challenges of permanently residing there (and BTW, as a side note, Hotels there are not that cheap, just the hotels will cost more than 1,000/month, much more)
Technology helps with language. I communicate with people from all over the world in Silicon Valley.
I lived in Gaeta
Italy for three years 1996 to 1999, no thank you! Italy has a lot of charming features and its architecture and history are amazing…… That’s where it ends. Corruption, half ass is good enough, everything is Domani Domani Domani. Sure the food is delicious, and the weather, pleasant, but the dirt filth corruption is just too much! My wife couldn’t even pay the electric bill without handing a few extra lira over, it was sad. Sexism abounds My wife was nothing as far as the Italians were concerned. These are just true facts experienced while stationed there for three years with the Navy living out in the community. The other thing I think you’re really missing is that being that far south is a day and a half’s train ride north or a airplane fair north to Germany, France, or England. It’s not like living in Frankfurt, or Paris, or Belgium, where cities are 2, 3 or four hours away by train
Ora in Italia c'è la rete ferroviaria più efficiente d'Europa.
MAGNA GRECIA
Italy for sure is beautiful and all the Europe is beautiful ,but the houses and buildings are extremely old and falling apart .
best country
For sure Europe is known as the old continent, full of history its like going back in time, if you accept that sort of reality ok 👍
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Please make sure you don’t ruin the prices for everyone with excessive tipping and overpaying. Seen enough of that “you deserve a tip” nonsense in Asia, where tipping is not customary but gets brought in by American tourists.
Puglia is pronounced “poolia”.
Tutto il sud dovete scegliere Campania puglia Calabria Sicilia
MUST LEARN THE LANGUAGE TOO!!!
Napoli
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You need to pronounce Italian places names properly. gli" is always pronounced "leeyee"
In future all small Italian villages will be abandoned. 🤔
Young people want to live in cities.
FOJEW? WTF?
These cities aren't cheapest because there aren't big commercial center and buy for eating and clothes Is very expensive , the houses there aren't cheapest near the sea , need tò buy away from the coast
the unemployment rate is NOT high: everybody from these regions is a public employee in the rest of Italy😂. That's why Italy Is in a bad situation
I’m living cheap on East Academy Street in Canton, Mississippi and have no interest in ever going to Italy. Much less live there we got a pizza joint right here.
Where is The Jewish community in Italy?
Everywhere....
@@peggyclio1199 tell me more! Lecce?
Living your retirement years in a country that is not yours, completely deprived of your roots, immersed in a different culture, in relationship with a language whose nuances you will never understand and far from your loved ones and friends of all life, is absolutely one of the most infinitely sad things a man can do. I pity those who make this unfortunate choice.
@paolocirelli8937
Wise words, indeed.
I have been thinking of being one such expat, and your caution (about being away from the familiar, etc.) is seriously important. Perhaps I need to stay in North America.
Thx (from Canada).
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Don't be. Some people got a natural love learning the languages and culture instead of daily living of routine. That requires mental fitness and probably relaxing side jobs. Japan Government even paid citizen to move into rural areas. Some feel fed up living amongst crowds and seek solitary in retirement
Funny you would say that for others come to America all the time in later years and try learn the language and culture. What's them more courageous than Americans? Besides many people like learning, thay don't get hung up on the difference but rather celebrate it...they find foregein languages not a challenge but charming and want to learn it
Why don’t you just say that you prefer a predictable, ordinary life without changes. I live in Sicily and I love it! Left Canada a
Year ago and am living my Italian dream at 70. The history, culture and magnificent baroque architecture , the sea all around us The food, the perfumed fruits an vegetables grow in the rich volcanic soil. Have no children and rest of family is spread out, Not close. For a well to do retiree with a European flair, it is Paradise without winter and breaking your bones on ice.
Healthcare is plentiful. One must make an effort to learn Italian. The music,opera etc! No doubt, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and live a fresh new life before I go. Sad is waiting for your kids to place you in a senior home!
I watched a documentary on Italy..not to fond of immigrants or black people….
The biggest problem with Italy is that there Italians there,so to avoid completely
Pezzente
Lolol…I’m Italian..I get that😅
Would you really move to Italy and not learn to speak italian if you dont speak some already …?
😮I know couple who moved, buy a home and they just speak English. I didn’t see, heard intention to learn Italian. I will if I moved to country learn the local language and Italien is easy and beautiful. 😊
Italian is easy to learn.
Not me, I will learn the local language, Im French and we had latin cours in high school more easy compare to learning grec. They are ok what can I say, all different ;)
@@milo23-v4s-z7y It might not be easy but rewarding certainly, after all why move to another country if one wouldn´t leave the comfort one`s comfort zone?
@@stefu60 not Me I said people I know moved there and still only speak English, I have no prob learning Italien if moving there, Im French went to school with latin. I already understand a little Italien.
Yes it’s cheap but the HEAT in Southern and Central Italy is only getting WORSE!
It’s simply unbearable and HUMID!
I’ve been here for a month visiting my grandparents who live in Perugia ( Umbria) , it’s so difficult sleeping at night and people stay mostly indoors from 10 am till 6:30 /7 pm to escape the heat !
Do you guys know what Italians do to escape the unbearable heat?
Those who can afford it, they go to places like Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, Norway. Isn’t that incredible?
Realtà vanno sulle nostre alpi
Bova Marina RC, soon ...
high unemployment means high crime rate
7% con un'elevata assistenza sociale e sanitaria, di cosa parli?
This is a big problems in south italy but even in big city everywhere😢@@panterone1769
Basically all the southern provence you are telling
Living your retirement years in a country that is not yours, completely deprived of your roots, immersed in a different culture, in relationship with a language whose nuances you will never understand and far from your loved ones and friends of all life, is absolutely one of the most infinitely sad things a man can do. I pity those who make this unfortunate choice.
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Learning a new language, meeting new people, making new friends -- all of those will keep your mind fresh and lively and prevent senility or the Alzheimer's.
Many do it.
Sure beats growing old and lonely in America where a lot of the elderly are warehouses or sadly homeless which sadly is increasing every year.
I am a dual citizen living in Sicily…..back to my roots. I have no empathy for such closed minded thinking. Perhaps your life will see brighter days, or not!😊