Retiring in Italy

Retire in Italy – Cost by Region, Elective Residency Visa, and Best Towns

Retiring in Italy means something different depending on which region you land in – a retiree in a 7%-flat-tax town in Puglia is looking at a completely different budget and bureaucracy than one settling into Tuscany.

This category breaks down what retiring in Italy actually costs by region, how the Elective Residency Visa and Article 24-ter tax regime work in practice, and which towns retirees genuinely recommend once the postcard wears off. Everything here is built around real numbers – regional cost comparisons, current visa income thresholds, and healthcare costs beyond what “free” actually means.