Retire in Puglia Italy Under $1000 

@@adventurefreaksss I can not find Mary's FB page. She didn't spell her name, so maybe the video transcript has incorrect spelling. I clicked on the link in the description and it took me to a general list.

@@liebekatz1 I just updated her Facebook link in the description. You can find her now and reach out to her! Thank you!

you should consider financial planning.

It isn’t about how much you save, it’s about how you manage your money. Whether you work to earn income or invest, it still boils down to income vs expenses, so yeah you may look into financial advisors for a strategy that suits your timing.

Even if you’re not skilled, it is still possible to hire one. I was a project manager and my personal portfolio of approximately $850k of my retirement pension took a big hit in April due to the crash. I quickly got in touch with a financial-planner that devised a defensive strategy to protect and profit from my portfolio this red season. I’ve made over $250k since then.

@@LucasBenjamin-hv7sk Could you kindly elaborate on the advisor's background and qualifications?.

I won't pretend to know everything, though. Her name is Annette Marie Holt but I won't say anything more. Most likely, you can find her basic information online; you are welcome to do further study.

You could say that about Portugal and Spain too.

Thank you @traveltirement!!

@@adventurefreaksss My pleasure!

thank you Tommy

Thank you. Just to clarify, is the 7% on income from €1 to infinity? For example, in the UK, we have a tax-free allowance of £12,570 per person before the 20% tax rate is applied.

@@mrsm6182 Yes the 7% is a flat tax on all reportable income. Italy does not have a 0% tax bracket unlike the US, UK, and France. But the cost of living can be much lower. Thanks for the question!

@@LovesAlchemist do you currently live in PR?

@@adventurefreaksss yes, I moved here in 2019 🤗

@@LovesAlchemist would you be interested in being on the podcast. Im looking for someone living in PR

@@adventurefreaksss sure, I don’t mind at all!

@@LovesAlchemist Great! Please email me at adventurefreaksss@gmail.com and we'll figure out a time to schedule. Thank you!

Thank you!

@@liebekatz1 thank you for viewing!!

@@adventurefreaksss on average, how often do these new residents visit family in the US each year.

​@liebekatz1 once every couple years but they visit on other years.

In the description of the video she provided her Facebook group you can join and connect with her. Let me know if you find it. Thank you for viewing!

Of course you can't. Short term rentals universally cost much more than long term leases. Always. Usually around 2-3 times as much.

I don't think in reasonable price apartments you're going to have a lease issue you're thinking American you got to stop doing that the Americans screw you and that is one of the ways Lee Lee Lee Lee Lease ...

Thanks for this James. Do you live in Greece?

@@adventurefreaksss No, I live in Asia. I have investigated Greece and Italy as they both have flat tax regimes. The reality of EU countries is that the tax burden is high. I have lived in France and Spain. I may still move to Italy but the ERV is challenging, and according to people who deal with immigration, it is probably going to become tougher. A final point to consider is care in later life. Italy has the oldest population in Europe and finding a room in a care home could be difficult. In the UK, a good care home costs £100,000/€116,000 pa! And, the cost rises every year. I have been told by an insurance agent in Italy that a typical cost is 2,000 to 3,000 per month, but I would want to verify this on the ground and also check availability. In short, you need to do a lot of homework.

@@jamesbarr2357 thank you for this info. What part of asia. Always looking for guests for the podcast!

@@trudyengstrom289 its good. Bloomberg Health Efficiency Index: Italy often ranks among the top countries, reflecting its efficient use of resources and better health outcomes. The U.S. typically ranks much lower due to high costs and less efficient outcomes.

Italy does allow for citizenship (if you qualify) and residency (if you qualify).

@@Beautytrends77 what is it that you would like to know? We did a video on visa requirements with a lawyer who lives and works in Italy. Maybe you will find this helpful! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_GgEToLlkpE.htmlsi=gMHDATYzH2i_er5-

@@adventurefreaksss I’m a third generation Italian and I saw a few videos on how to maintain a dual citizenship but I’m assuming it may be less to get a visa.

@@adventurefreaksss thanks for sending the link, I will watch it👍🏼

She was referring to friends with 2 children currently looking at places

@@pamelachess3281 can you state the full sentence she said? You really didnt understand my comment because you are American and you are in a different dimension. she was looking for 4500sqf!!!! and a "SMALL" apartment 1200sqf. Again small apartment 1200sqf. As a European i am telling you nobody lives in 1200sqf not even with 2 kids. We grew up 3 brothers with my parents half that size an apartment (700sqf) and we came out just fine. Shr doesn't even say 1200sqf as a big apartment. She says as a SMALL and CHEAP option. That's a luxurious apartment for 90% of europeans, and 4500sqf is literally the palazzo grand ducale. I dont know anyone living ina size like that even if they have 25 kids. Nobody does that in Europe, nobody. So get my point her definition as 1200sqf apartment is still a big size for most europeans even with kids. You americans have very different understanding of size and dimensions and it is not a good thing if you dont adjust when moving to europe. you will drag a lot of unwanted attentions, people will rip you off wherever they can or even break in to your house because you stand out if you really think regular people live apartments or house like that..

I’m not sure if you’re from the US with a US driver’s license. I have a Swiss driver’s license and should be able to just trade it in for a EU drivers license.

Yes France accepts US licenses

@@MsGringa24 yes you file taxes in both. My friends at Lexidy can answer the these questions more thoroughly. Reach out to Giancarlo here: www.lexidy.com/services/italy/immigration/?AdventureFreaks&

Carovigno. Thank you for viewing!!

Hopefully she'll see this and reply:)

A 1 kg bistecca Florentino is about 50€ at a local restaurant. That's a 2 pound 4 oz steak. Grocery store it's about 25€. Seafood: salmon is expensive but mussels are 3€ a kg. Octopus, squid, 7 to 10€ a kg. Langostino 14 a kg. A

@@maryhanson9630 thank you!

That is my question too. She said we can find her on Facebook but I can't find her yet.

So pretty there. I like the game too:)

Thank you for this additional information.

Invaded? By what?

@@adventurefreaksss Open borders means within the next couple of decades, Italians will be a minority in their own country.

@@adventurefreaksss Also, just in case you aren’t aware, the majority of serious/vlt crìme is from people that were let into Italy (and their chìldren), not from Italians (per ISTAT).

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Any recommendations to someone wanting to do the same??

@@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 I would look for towns and avoid big cities. In Italy in small towns the prices are very reasonable for a home and for living. The pace is much slower and you learn to enjoy a simpler way of life. Check out Narni in Umbria (small well kept town) or Viterbo.

she’s American: she needs an SUV

If that village has a lot of stairs (which is very typical for a coastal cities) that bicycle will be a burden

that is a great idea!

​@@ireneuszpyc6684 4 years I am doing great walking. Never healthier.

You could park it central to where you need to go .walk and then ride off into the sunset​@@AlbertAzimov

I don't know where to start. How do you get help to start the process of getting a residency visa and and rental?

Thank you for this addition and viewing:)

Oh man , 💩 Is one of my pet peeves. I’d hate that. Maybe you can order some cute little signs and bags and put them around town to start a trend lol

​@@mantralife6620Puglia also has a feral dog problem. Southern Italy has a 3rd World mentality regarding dogs. Everything is NOT so perfect in Puglia.

Oh no. In Switzerland it’s mandatory to pick up dog poo.

@@maryannwaters339Are there pitbulls in Pulia? I’m terrified of these dogs.

Thank you!

Thanks glad you liked it

@@maryhanson9630I Very informative. Thank you Mary! would love to meet a nice Italian gentleman and move from the US to Italy😊

5 yrs ago, retired, sorry for miss spell it is my cellphone. 😂

Cancel your US citizenship. I would NEVER pay taxes to the US after moving to another country. That's insane!

@@lucialuciferion6720 my thoughts exactly!

We will be retiring in three years, I would love to do this. Where should we start for understanding what we need to do? My son who would be eighteen at the time would probably be coming with us also. Im a second generation Italian in the US and have dreamed about Italy my whole life.

I want to retire in Italy. I have retirement of 4k EUR pro month until I’m 65 and then it will shrink to approximately 2,9k EUR a month. I just don’t know where to move to? Are doctors and hospitals good in Pulia? I was looking into Sardinia. But I really don’t know what would be better for me.

as a resident you would qualify for world class medical insurance, In-patient care and primary care are free, specialists and diagnostics have a copay but at a fraction of US costs and Medicare A+B+Medigap+D, cost of living is approx 30-40% lower, quality of life is subjective but should be at least on par at a minimum with your current resident, and the list continues...

@@carlosv8119 What happens if you're perfectly healthy, and just need vision and dental? I could get that on a visit, and pay out of pocket or with international travel insurance. Trust me, I agree with the idea of quality of life being better in some cases, but I'm an earner, and plan to continue doing so even with collecting my pension. Italy's rules and taxes are extremely problematic for people like me! I've researched this for years (and, even own land in Italy which I won't develop because of the infamous "Italian way."

@@carlosv8119 I agree with the argument, but have researched this for years (I've lived there, and even own land there...which is problematic in terms of dealing with Italian bureacracy which cannot be understated!) However, I'm healthy, and get so many tax benefits with USA system (as explained), so that rules out many "benefits" as you describe..at least for now. I plan to continue to earn money doing what I do, even while collecting a pension, so the Italian visa issue (and high taxes) is extremely problematic! For folks in that middle area who do not intend to continue working, the 5% thing is GREAT (although in America, they'd pay 0% in most cases).

Exactly! What is the point of the video title bragging about 'Retire in Italy Under $1000' when the Italy government requires your income to be at least $3,300 per month to get residency?. The video is pointless.

@@PORSCHE_COUNTRY. Actually, if you make more than around $2,000/month, your SS is taxed.

Certainly people should do that before they even consider relocating.

Mary is an awesome lady. They are very savvy and well traveled!

Very hard to get a visa.

Yea, as more and more people consider living or retiring abroad, these areas are going to continue to rise. The great news is that there are so many beautiful areas around Italy that you can be the first to make the next place take off:)

What? Why don’t you ever go outside? Isn’t Puglia an entire region, not just a port?

Thank you for realistic description of every day life . True is ,that relocation for seniors to Europe is for a wealthy one. The best is to keep place in US and own one overseas.

My house is 1900 square feet modernized. Built in the late 1600's it has star ceilings, 18 inch thick walls. I could never begin to afford even the square footage in the US much less the history, architecture and livability.

Ye…American cities are so clean, no graffitis, no homeless, amazing food, everything is cheap..

@@bubblesthecorgis there is a dual taxation treaty with Italy to avoid double taxation however you will still have to file taxes in both countries. We always suggest to discuss this with a tax expert that can assist.

Quite possibly! Giancarlo in this video is an immigration lawyer that helps people obtain Italian citizenship through descent. His contact info is in the description of this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_GgEToLlkpE.html. Good luck and thank you for viewing!

Thank you for viewing. If i remember correctly we touched on a drivers license in Italy in the Abruzzo video. Monica has a car there and i do believe she me tioned it is not a simple process, which is why many opt for buses and trains instead.

You can get away from Taxes:)

Are you actually comparing Albania to Italy?!?

Thank you for this addition!

Seasonal rental. Year round in seaside towns runs 700 to 1000 month (size and distance to water)

Unfortunately, not all have the luxury of having close or nearby younger family members. My husband and I are the youngest in our families and both our children live abroad. So, to us any country could be a home to us as long we are together happy and well connected to the community.

@@raffaelloschirinzi2072 sure you can. Today i we have a video on how to do this. I interviewed a guy living in Tuscany on social security alone - 1200 per month and he has some left over. Because you can’t doesn’t mean others can’t!

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I haven't ever felt afraid here. Let's start with guns are highly regulated here. Nobody is walking into a store with an UZI. Italian kids play in the street, ride their bikes until sundown, leave them on the doorstep (although they do chain them up). Unfortunately Domestic violence is an issue but a huge ground swell against it with many safe houses, counseling and divorce is getting easier. Also family, you beat up someone's sister? At the least you are going to be hurting for a month.

Thank you!

Given the rising costs in countries like the US, Canada, the UK and others, many people are seeking more affordable places to live. the great majority are not wealthy who are moving abroad; it's often those whose pensions wouldn't be enough to avoid poverty in their home countries. Unfortunately, this trend can sometimes drive up prices in popular destinations. I completely understand your concerns and appreciate your perspective on this issue.

Helene, also when you get the chance, check out this latest video we did on Italy. There are over 2,500 towns in Italy severe depopulation and an estimated 6000 already abandoned. Italy is making every effort to do what they can to save and preserve these areas. Here's the video:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kj2HvYC-_OY.html

@@adventurefreaksss Yes, we will. My husband has 4 grandparents born in Italy. We are considering pursuing this .. but we have the NARA clearance but need help getting his grandparents born in Italy's birth certificate. Do you know someone ? WE paid a service but they are not responding ..it's been 7 weeks now.

@@heleneschannel8015 Yes, I use Lexidy, they are great and all speak english. Giancarlo is in Italy. Here's the link and they'll do a free consult: Keep me posted! www.lexidy.com/services/italy/immigration/?AdventureFreaks&

Thank you @tmneaves!

The good you mention is not eaten because it's cheap. Italy has an abundance of fruit and veg which is cheap.

Thank you for viewing!

The whole Visa process is very difficult and could easily take the entire hour.

Lol, the Zoom connection was a bit off. I'd have to go back and view. It was less than 27 though. Thank you for viewing!

I agree when you say that Italy captures you and you want to live there!

She said 7 for the food and 4 for the table service

No 17€

Love Sardinia!

Thank you @AddColor2Life!

Some do to strategically avoid taxes! Thanks for viewing!