What’s the Cost of Living in Sicily for Expats?
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2022
- Because I talk about living internationally here on this channel, I always get asked about the cost of living from place to place. Right now I’m in Mussomeli, Sicily where I bought a home for just 5,000 Euros, and I’m going to show you that it’s not so expensive to live here in Europe.
Oftentimes people think that the cost is going to be driven way up high because the Euro is usually more expensive than the Dollar, but that’s the farthest thing from the truth. The reality is that the cost of living in rural Sicily and in many parts of Italy, even if you’re in a larger city, is far cheaper than in large cities in the US.
In today’s video I’m going to take you along throughout the day to show you exactly how much things cost, and your day-to-day expenses may be.
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The grocery store here in the states that has that same cart system is called Aldi. Looks exactly like the Lidl your in. In fact there's actually Lidl in the states as well!
Lidl does exist here I seen one in Florida
Aldi's is originally from Germany.
same here in Delaware.
I love Aldi! Got some in Southern California 🛒🛒🛒💕
German owned!
When I was a teenager, we lived in Germany and were supposed to take a trip to Italy, but my dad decided to retire and we went back stateside. I have always wanted to go there and live. I have known many Italians and Sicilians. Now I'm 70 and my husband and I are contemplating moving there.
Give it a chance, where are you based now
@@Karl__Pierre in the US
@@lindamurray5503 well I wish you the best
My parents in law moved back to Italy when they retired. They had a good life for a while, but it was hard in the end. They spent their summers behind closed shutters with air condition running. The building they lived in, had no elevator, so when the stairs got too hard they were basically locked in in their third floor apartment. When his Dad had to go to the hospital, my husband had to engage and pay for a night nurse. In the north, where they lived, the retirement home my mother in law had to go was quite ok (she had Altzheimers and could not live alone after my father in law died), in the south a good one could be hard to find.
If you have kids you can not expect too much help, when you move away. For us it meant an 8 hour trip and leaving work on short notice, something we could not do for each emergency.
You also have to bear in mind that not all people in Italy speak english, so unless you are fluent in Italian, you will have a hard time.
I‘d recommend a vacation of several months, if you contemplate the move, that might just be enough. I know that we are definitely not going to live in Italy, despite still having family there. I wish you good luck with your adventures!
@@lillic8522 - Great advice to go for an extended stay to get to know an area. And I'd add, try to do a few administrative tasks to experience how it is to get everyday stuff done in Italy (post office, banking, etc).
I’m in Connecticut & that grocery trip would have easily cost $150 if not more, and that’s only if you shop at a discount store like Aldi. Cost of living in the US is insane compared to most places in the world, and our quality of life isn’t as good. Life expectancy in the US has gone down now for several years in a row.
For sure
But what are washed like in these other countries? I praised the video to get my cappuccino so I don't know yet if he covers that.
I live in Connecticut, is very expensive
I live in Texas now, houston, and is very cheap
But I traveled in calabria, basilica tan and puglia, and swear how cheap it is
Yes it has but I still would not live anywhere but The United States disputes all it's problems. I would however buy a home in Italy ot Germany
You also have the highest salaries in the world though (of any country with a significant population, ie. not Qatar or Luxembourg etc)
I'm finding your series interesting. I moved to the Netherlands in 2008 for work and felt the Dutch were similarly open and lacking in prejudice. I'm now retired and living in Mexico. The culture here is even warmer, welcoming and much more relaxed than that of the U.S. or the Netherlands. Probably more like that of Italy.
Yup
That story made me cry. Love how kind people are. ❤
They really are kind
Thanks for the video. Yes, Italy is not that expensive for daily live. Only the income taxes are very high with 43% for income more than 50k…
He is right about the culture of giving. I was in a small village one time, and they gave me free breakfast the entire week. I was welcomed there are felt the love.
One of the best things about going abroad is so I can drive a manual anywhere. I love it.
Dear Mr. Pierre, thank you for this video. It helps my husband and me for our desicion to move to Italy. Could you please produce a part II "Cost of Living in Sicily" with more infos about what cost a car insurance, car taxes, health insurance, home insurance, what kind of other taxes are there, maybe some infos about startup your own small business? That would be really great. God bless you and your family. Ciao.
That's right will do!
Thank you.
The clarity and the quality of the film is amazingly well done! I circumvented the island of Sicily this summer for 30 days, using public transport. This video was so helpful regarding purchasing properties. It's a a very good benchmark. Congratulations on your success and on the acquisition of the properties! Thank you for the informative video, it is greatly appreciated!
Where are you thinking of buying?
@@Karl__Pierre Still assessing. Ideally, I'm looking for a property with a sea view. Thank you for the inquiry.
What an adventure, that's awesome! 👏🏼
Thank goodness I can drive a stick!
Wow they control the water , ugh…do or can you collect rain water?
We spent the summer in Portugal, and even in Lisbon eating out every meal for 5 people was cheaper than buying groceries at a warehouse style store here in the States. How have things gotten so outrageously expensive here? Is it labor costs or what?
Labor, fuel, price hikes just because and demand. Prices are absurd here
@@Karl__Pierre I doubt if its the labour costs, grred from the top.....
Amazing 👏🏿 demonstration
Thank you Karl for the detailed breakdown for the cost of living. Thank you for mentioning about the manual driving, even though I can drive, I know other people might not. I also appreciate the information regarding the water and the trash. These are all things to consider which you don't usually hear about. In the U.S. we take for granted and are used to the system of things, like long showers and baths. Thanks Karl.
That shopping will cost you around 250 -300 aud here in Sydney ,good to know .
Country house in Italy 100 K and cheaper food than Australia ,time to move ....
This are two most esential things ,housing and food .
Hi Karl,
Coming across your channel by accident today, 25th December, has been the best Christmas gift so far. I’ve always dreamt of leaving the UK and moving to Italy, but so many concerns about the country have held me back. That’s why finding your simple, well-presented and down-to-earth approach has given me hope. Thank you.
Merry Christmas and thanks for the kind words
Love your videos 😊 thanks for the info!
Thabk you for the feedback
Great information. Thank you for this.
You're welcome
Great video! Thanks for the content!
Thank you
Your clip is super helpful, thank you so much! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative, thank you!
Glad it helps
Great video! Thanks 😊
Glad you liked it!
Another really informative video! Thanks, Karl. This is great insight for your American audience and those of us in Europe, too 🙂I love the cost of food in Sicily. That breakfast that cost you €11.50 would cost about €30 in Helsinki. Can't wait to get back to Sicily ☺
Glad you enjoyed it! When people complain about cost of living I always try to encourage them to figure out a way to earn remotely and go where things are cheaper!
@@Karl__Pierre That is basically my retirement plan right right there 😆
Oh boy … Helsinki sounds as expensive as South Florida 😳
Life in US is definitely got out or control in the last 3 years . Been in US for 30 years , never experienced what’s happening now. Cost of living is outrageously high and I am doing ok can’t even imagine people that live pay check to pay check .
@@Karl__Pierre ...or just move where it's cheaper and you might not even have to work remotely.
Very informative, thank you for sharing !
Glad it was helpful
Thank you for this information.
Thanks for watching
I’m totally sold! I so want to live here! I’m currently in the UK and I’ve got my note pad and pen trying to work out a way to bring the dream to life… Thank you for your videos
You totally can.
Hahaha at the grocery store...yea some stores, foreign stores in the US, like Aldi etc have that cart system. As for simply grocery shopping, every time I go to Europe, I enjoy going grocery shopping. It may be weird for that to be my highlight. But it makes me feel like a local....wandering around the grocery store or market on a Saturday, since everything is usually closed on Sunday's, is my fun😅😅 I'm not even going to say hoe many reusable foreign shopping bags I have here in the US... they are just better quality and actually cute in Europe....Germany, Spain, etc. Lol
Thanks for breaking this down!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for your information...
You're welcome and thanks for watching
Thank you for the info
Grazie ! Merci
Prego, de rein
Thank you so much for this. I appreciate it. I’ve been contemplating staying there for a couple of months & this gives me an idea of what to expect. Your content is beautiful.
Thank you very much. Certainly give it a try the past few months have been outstanding. Really good experience and will be sharing more.
Wow. Fantastic video and a beautiful family. Subscribed 😊
Thank you for the kind words
Great informative vlog sooooo, thanks for your expertise and as a former native New Yorker, I've experienced those little things .......❤ BON VOYAGE and BUON APPÉTIT enjoy 😉 😊
Great info, thanks! I'm glad I can drive a stick.
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing! You have a beautiful family. Great information !!
Thank you
I appreciate the level of details and broad coverage you provide.
Thank you!
Yes very good work. Well done my friend.
You’re an inspiration Karl!
Thank you
Love this segment
Thank you!
Great video. I like your determination.
Thank you!
I would enjoy learning investing and networking from you. Appreciate the video!
More to come! Actually I'll be cover alot over the next few months some major investing and business development. Stay tuned!
Hi Im Ben I live in the hudson valley new york....never been to Italy but would love to go....I just came across your channelgonna start following you great info...Ive been thinking for awhile to get outta new york...even going to florida but thats changed so much since the pandemic...also maybe Costa Rica or Italy.....guess Ill figure it out but thanks for your time doing these vids it helps out so much!!! Talk to ya soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All great places. I'll be going deeper into global living next year. Stay tuned and welcome to the channel
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Good to see you. Excellent presentation and bravo on your italiano.
God bless you and your famiglia.
Thank you very much!
I really would love to have a chat with you because my wife and I are really considering moving to Italy. If you have some time that would be great. Keep up the great work.👍🏾
Awesome. You can book time to chat with me or my business partner Cecilia at www.cheaphousesinitaly.com were working with clients to assist with this process.
Excellent video.
Thank you
Great video and very informative. As an American, more than likely you have health insurance but what do you do in Italy for payment when you or someone in your family gets sick and goes to the hospital or doctor visit?
Great video, the price of food is not just cheaper, but the quality far exceeds the quality in the United States. Thanks for these videos
Thanks for watching!
I was at lidl
Stores. In 2021. In germany. And France.
I remember all these experiences that you have shown here :)
Cool
So glad to see a Lidl there! We have one here in York PA, as well as an Aldi's.
It's so good!
Hey, brother! Glad to see you and the family are doing well! Too bad I didn't get a chance to work with you when you had the job opening in Medellin. Hope we get a chance to catch up when we are both in Colombia or Europe. Continued success and be safe and well.
Next time!
@@Karl__Pierre Definitely.
You make me wanna move back home, love it
Come back!
Amazing video. Very informative
Thank you!
Are you thinking of buying in Italy?
@@Karl__Pierre yes and no. I was actually looking more so in Thailand after college. Just a little scary bc I’ll be kind-of alone.
@@MariStunna 70million ppl there you certainly will not be alone. go for it you can always leave if it doesnt work out
I'd like to buy un Italy. Would you like to partner up, to buy a country house there ? I'm sure sharing it would make it a better deal, more doable.
Great video See you in Sicily soon.
Hope so!
Karl, I just♡ LOVE ♡how your videos are done. Your wife and kid are gorgeous. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much
Anywhere in the Mediterranean is a good lifestyle. I've been living on one of the islands for 20+ years. You can do this with very little money and the quality of life is great.
How much would you say is needed per month?
@@Karl__Pierre ooh! I couldn't say. Everyone has their own level of comfort that they are used to having. I have lived life without a safety net so I am used to highs and lows in my income and don't go off the rails during a dry spell. I had a mediocre job in the US, gave that up and started fresh in a bottom level job in Germany ( including learning the language on the job), worked my way up to a well paying job and then got the opportunity to live on an island in the Mediterranean and did the same thing again that I'd done in Germany. I've now got a country cottage with a pool and a Spanish pension and couldn't be happier. I now live off grid, have few expenses and my small pension is adequate for how I plan to live out my life in this beautiful place. There are many ways to reach your dream without much money. We have free healthcare with is wonderful. Never a penny out of pocket.
I suppose the main thing is not to be fearful.
Nice video Friend .. the same shopping cart system is at Costco Wholesale in the USA , it’s been working for years and it’s great..
Thanks for sharing
this Is off topic, but you have the most beautiful voice ever. I could listen for hours.
Thank you, that's really kind of you.
Very nice video.
Thank you!!!
So Happy with joy to move over there soon give my daughter something more then I every had Blessings too everyone 🙏🏽
What's your timeline and what town are you moving to.
I. WAS IN ITALY IN 2018 AND FELL IN LOVE!#
Thank you for another wonderfully informative video. Do you have any information on healthcare insurance?
No but adding to list of information to film
Just discovered your channel, love it. I'm from Caltanissetta, I'm really happy to see someone who choose to invest in my territory! :) Now I live in Milan and, despite all the opportunities that I have here, it is really incredible to see the difference between cost of living in a big city and the one that I used to have in Sicily. Really hope that your videos could inspire someone to invest in sicily too! One day I hope to meet you and offer you a coffee!! :)
Thank you for your feedback. Would love to grab a coffee. I think living in Sicily and able to earn internationally is a good way to live.
@@Karl__Pierre @elvio3810
I'm just dying to learn more about my Sicilian heritage and potential ex-pat opportunities. My ancestors are from Villalba, a commune about half-way between Palermo and Agrigento also in Caltanissetta. Thank you for providing the Sicilian perspective.
'm just dying to learn more about my Sicilian heritage and potential ex-pat opportunities. My ancestors are from Villalba, a commune about half-way between Palermo and Agrigento also in Caltanissetta. Thank you for providing the Sicilian perspective.
@@carlippolito143 Villalba is probably not too far from Mussomeli.
Aldi’s does the same thing with their Carts here n the states . I’m thankful I came across your videos. I’m definitely interested n relocating out of the country.. thx again 🫶🏽🧿🪬
For sure. What's your timeline?
Breakfast was one of my favorite times there! I long for it!
How long did you stay in Mussomeli?
Great stuff, we own a small home in the country of France. It’s SO kickback, food is most part fresh, way cheeper, phone wifi service way cheeper. Thanks ( I’m ready to go back 😢
Yes I feel like there are many places in the world that offer a great quality of life for much less. And the savings can be used to enjoy big cities and luxuries when you want them. When living in NY I had access to tons of things like restaurants, Broadway, nightlife etc but you're not consuming that daily. When I want it I can go back and enjoy it.
It is interesting you are in Mussemeli as my family of origin is in Casteltermini across the valley
Cool! Have you thought about getting a property there?
This video is extremely helpful, as I have my appointment to purchase my home in June 2024. ❤
Awesome
Cost of living in Sicilia has gone up since mid 2022. I know because I visited my sister in a hill town not too far from Mussomeli back in January 2023 and basics such as flour have gone up. Organic honey usually costs more than 5 euros (in the rest of Italy). Orange juice even in the LIDL now costs at least 2 euros.
Phenomenal video
Thanks
We’ve got that coin based system in Australia as well lol it’s a great idea as without it, people dump carts all over the place. Also reduces people taking them.
Regarding the cart of groceries, I filled up a single plastic bag today and paid $124 AUD!
Cool
What a lovely place!
It is
Just recently subscribed to your channel, a YT suggestion, 😉 and eggs are thru the roof. Depending where you are in the states, they are up to, get this, $15.00 a DOZEN. A DOZEN! That was in apparently in upstate South Carolina. I'm in North Carolina and they are about $5.00 a dozen at Aldi. I could go on but, you get the picture. Enjoy your content.
I know it's crazy I'm in the States as well and I'm averaging $6-8 a dozen. Everytime I go to the market I want to punch the register
Hi I’m from ny, too and u got me seriously thinking abt this….buying inexpensive villa to fix & live
Go for it
I've been dreaming of finding a nice place in Italy, so to find your channel, it's been amazing! I have one question though, if say someone we're looking to own a place there and wanted to go through you guys, will you guys have listings on your site available to look through or do we have to set up a meeting with you and your team?
Awesome, to answer your question simply its Both!
We have listings that are kind of basic, and will expand on that with time and user feedback. I do encourage booking a call first as its our way of screening serious interest.
@@Karl__Pierre I have one more question, do you guys also only handle properties just in Mussomeli??
@@FoxdenGamer at the moment yes
It looks beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Best video I have seen about cost of any county. All I can do is hope my retirement income gets my family moved there. Right now its boarder line for income qualifications
Do you own a home or any asset that you can rent? There are other countries that have lower requirements.
We have the coin based cart in some stores in Chicago, Illinois at Aldi a grocery store
America definitely does that cart thing
In Alberta Canada, every grocery store has the coin returns, Costco is the only grocery place that doesnt, has been like that for longer than i can remember. But cool video, and looks like a great place to live.
Great video, I;'e been looking at small apartments for some time but as I work remotely it's essential the internet and connectivity is great. How do you find the internet access and usage costs in Mussomeli? Did you have to connect your properties to internet and if so, was it simple or a long winded process?
One property was simple other needed new lines ran. I have 100mbps pretty good and stable.
Hi, great content. I just wanna point when you show your bills the first one is 2 months (Bimestre Lug 2022-Ago 2022), the second one only 1 month (Ago-Ago-22). Sorry to point this out, i love your channel
It's ok but it's also adjusted from when I requested services
finally videos i like, i was in Rome and other parts of italy a few years back and loved the atmosphere there, i was wrong about taxes it is cheaper then colombia even
Two in a row
@@Karl__Pierre dont know if youve gotten why but most your other vids dont match my interest. most videos i think talk bad about the united states and the others attract trash to medellin, if i wanted a wife i dont need to travel there. The united states is not as dead as many think. There lot of opportunities here still if you know how to look. thats why is called land of opportunity. I know cities like new york are more money but there is alot to do here just the other day i was on jetskis and on row boats in the east river. regarding italy is more of my interests.
and fix your website very weak password and weak networking skills czcams.com/users/shortsr5ktCFBoe24
@@Jean_villegas how do my videos on Medellin attract trash? And when do I bash America? I share my opinion for why I prefer to not live in America is always the same. Poor social relations especially as a "black person" I don't want my kids growing up with that BS. Then it's cost of living/work life balance. I feel there are better environments for me to raise a family elsewhere.
I always give credit to America for opportunities and financial merit.
The message is totally consistent
@@Karl__Pierre from the words you say is the perspective i get and now you bringing the race card with the as a black person. All my family from antioquia, grew up in new york and love it her cause of all types of diversity. Im blond, blue eyes, tall but i know i have black ancestors. Im tired of the race card, there plenty of black people which i know do good, have prosperous businesses. You seemed to of started your fortune in the usa. This country even had a black president......most of the race card bs comes from lib media..... many like you pull out the race card and from experience black people have been way more racists with me
Thank you..... very encouraging.
Awesome have you been thinking about buying?
Renting yes
Hi Karl. Very informative videos,thanks. One question, if you are operating a holiday home how do you manage the weekly water delivery?
it gets delivered 2x a week via municiple pumps, it refills my tanks on the and we have enough storage for 4 days.
Good to see even in italy tiday in your shopping trolley your groceries are in paoer bags fantastic 👍 in Australia wevhavevit here all over Australia its a very good thing for the planet 😋
Yup
As an Australian born first generation Italian who experiences Italy once a year yes it’s true it’s cheaper there in some ways but you have to look at wages though. It’s actually expensive considering their wages. But for us yes many things are cheaper
The shopping trolleys with the coin we have here also. Aldi uses this system.
As for shopping prices. I’m Sicily it’s cheap because it’s in the south of Italy where most people don’t want to go as there’s not much there, from Rome and up to the north shopping costs a mint now. As much if not more in most things than here in sydney…
Then the solution is to port your job if able to earn from a distance
In the States, those melons are called Crenshaw melons. And they are one of my favorites. They're expensive though; like $6.99 or $7.99 per melon.
Flights aren't cheap these days haha . They are delicious especially with balsamic glaze
Great content as usual. I went to your website and thought I would find some 1 euro houses. I was thinking about a full project 2 bed-2 baths as an investment property- (time frame? Budget?)
Open to suggestions
Hi Richard. In Mussomeli You can find 3 categories of Home:
Dead 1 Euro - True Cost about 5k these homes will require full rehab and can cost well over 60k to get to a standard you'd like. I only recommend these for people who really want that kind of project and total control of final restoration.
5k-40k this range gets you anything from a liveable 1br house that needs work to a renovated property with everything you need. The closer to 40k usually the better the condition and almost no work needed.
Over 40k will usually be renovated move in ready
For a 2bedroom 2 Ba project house expect about 20k purchase price and 15-20k renovations to get it to a point you like. Obviously you can spend more than that if you chose. I currently know of a 1BR 1.5 Bath that can flex to a 2BR 2 Bath home asking price 30k reno around 6-8k to get int to 2br 2 BA
What's your budget & Time Frame - Additionally if you are seriously considering buying I recommend booking a call at www.cheaphousesinitaly.com to discuss futher.
I enjoy your videos so much.wish you Hali ness in Italy
My dream place
I hope so too!
@@Karl__Pierre just saw a video about scalea, in calabria properties for 23,000 by the sea
In Canada those same grocery store items or compatible items you'd be paying over $300. Which would work out to around $250 Euro
More reason to leave ay
I've told my step kids over the last couple of years since their mom passed away everywhere I go in Canada was somewhere it was with their mom. Maybe a fresh start some place to learn how to live again.
I love south of Italy. Tropea in Calabria and Taormina in Sicily are two places I forever have fond memories of - spent time there as a student. I’m also a “person of colour” (from the UK), and over recent years not felt as safe or that I would be accepted as I once did in my innocent youth, when I didn’t even notice my skin colour. Your videos inspire me to take the leap and buy in Italy - something I always wanted to do. The political environment with Italy’s move to the far right in electing Meloni will naturally make people a bit fearful though. It’s natural right - nobody wants to be mistreated
You can be paralyzed by fear or live life vibrantly I choose the latter always.
Buying in Italy or Sicily?
Sicilians may be kinder since they were treated like outcasts by Italians at one time.
@@daphne201239sicilians are italians
@@daphne201239sicilians are italians and Sicily is in Italy. You seem very confused lady
Yes all the aldi have coin system been here for a while my state is alabama
Yes I've heard for me didn't see it before
Fruit throughout Europe is so delicious. It tastes of what it is.
Yup les's GMO or fast produced crap
Thanks for all the info. Have been following for a while. The link to the managing company for cheap houses in italy is not working BTW
Really I just checked it's worked which link are you referring too?
The kart thing is in the USA I grew up with this k mart and path mart
Hi Karl. I’m a new subscriber. I’ve been enjoying your content.
Are you Haitian 🇭🇹 ?
Yes. My parents are Haitian but I was born in the states
We have Lidl and Aldis In the US both are German companies. They both use the coin system
Yes I've seen them since getting back. Before I never did.
Yes I go to Aldi which is Germany based
Gotcha
I spent close to $10 for a small coffee and a snack bar (!) here in central coast of CA.
That was a bargin lol I'm sure in San Fran that would be $15
The Aldi has this system here em Texas
Never seen them in the states but yes people have confirmed they are here too
Aldi in USA has the same shopping cart system 😉
Didn't know that prior to filming a few others commented the same.
How do I get started with purchasing a home and giving to communities in Sicily? Any links you may be able to provide would be appreciated