My dream is still to live half of the year in ItalyFor now, I spend a few months 'Home" each year.
I have no idea where I shall finally find my perfect Italian home, but an article by Maya Dollarhide in Investopeia.com has a review of prices in several regions in Italy.
Now I have several new areas to research on my Spring trip Home to Italy.
The Top Regions For Retirement In Italy
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/121714/top-regions-retirement-italy.asp
There's lots of choice: Italy has 20 regions and a wide range of climates from Alpine to hot and sunny. Each offers a wealth of amenities and activities, regional food and wine, even dialects. Speaking of which, if you decide to settle in Italy, you will need to learn at least some Italian to be comfortable. In major cities such as Milan, Rome and Venice, many people speak some English; in more rural communities, you may find yourself regularly reaching for your Italian-English dictionary.
Best Regions for Retirement
When shopping for a place to call home, a little homework on regions beyond the well-known Tuscany will go a long way in securing an affordable lifestyle. Here are three to explore, plus information on Tuscany, too.
Abruzzo. This southern region is split between the mountains and the Adriatic Coast, and one-third of its territory is made up of national parks and nature preserves. It is cheaper to buy a home here than in Tuscany. A lot cheaper – homes here are up to 80% less expensive and up to 50% less expensive than in Umbria, another popular expat destination.
A home in a rural village could cost you between US$38,000 and $100,000, depending on size and location. Larger towns or cities in the region, such as the city of Pescara on the coast, or the medieval town of Castilenti, offer homes in the $300,000 range and up. A modest monthly budget of $1581 will cover basic expenses – home, utilities, entertainment, food and wine – in most areas. Pescara to Rome is three-to-four hour day trip by car, train or bus.
Le Marche. This mountainous region of hill towns, farms and Adriatic Sea beaches is in central Italy. According to the AARP, renting a home in La Marche can run anywhere from $600 in the countryside to $1500 a month to live on the 100 miles of Adriatic coastline. Looking to buy? You might be able to find a home for approximately $300,000 on or close to the water, in a town like Senigallia or Potenza Picena – or in one of the medieval towns that dot the hilly, green countryside, such as Fermo.
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