Is retiring in Italy worth it?

The economy is growing, and the cost of living is more favourable than in some other European countries, making it a great place to retire to live and retire.



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Although Portugal is often described as one of the cheaper places to live in Europe, figures from Eurostat show a basket of basic supermarket goods is more expensive there than in either of the three other popular retirement destinations. Spain is the cheapest followed by France, then Italy.

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15 Best Places to Live in Italy for Expats
  • Abruzzo – Vast Cultural Heritage.
  • Tuscany – Natural Beauty.
  • Rome – Art and Architecture.
  • Milan – The Fashion Capital.
  • Sardinia – Pristine Beaches.
  • Lake Como – Crystal Clear Waters.
  • Bolzano – Beautiful Art and Museums.
  • Trento – An Outdoor Enthusiast's Dream.


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Abruzzo. Located to the east of Rome, Abruzzo is arguably the cheapest and the best region to live in Italy. It has great mountains, fantastic scenery, good food, lovely Italian people and plenty of expats. This region is often compared to Tuscany.

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Unless you have an Italian or E.U. passport, have family in Italy, or marry an Italian citizen, it's extremely difficult to move to Italy without a job. Italy's job market was already quite tough to break into (even for Italians) and the pandemic is wreaking havoc on the economy.

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