Michael Sheehan
@MikeS29
American looking for information about Italy
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American
Lives in Seattle
Speaks English, Italian
Registration: 25 September 2011
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Lecce - real cost of living? by MikeS29
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ...
Thank you :-) I am still a few years away from retirement, but I'm trying to plan ahead. I will visit at least one more time before moving, as well. Read More
Lecce - real cost of living? by MikeS29
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ...
Thank you for the update! I love Puglia, especially the historic center of Lecce. I'd be interested to hear if you think 2200 euro per month makes living in the center of Lecce affordable. Thank you! Read More
Lecce - real cost of living? by MikeS29
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ...
I also found this testimony from Earth Costs. Good stuff! earthcosts.com/italy/744-lecce-south-italy.html Read More
Lecce - real cost of living? by MikeS29
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ...
Thank you so much encouraging response. I will continue to study the area and see exactly where I will land, but when I was in Lecce last year I fell in love with the historic center and like the idea of not needing una macchina :-) Read More
Lecce - real cost of living? by MikeS29
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ...
Thank you for the reply! I will indeed check out the Lecce housing section. I have used Numeo to compare Lecce to Seattle (where I am currently living) but I am hoping to find someone in Lecce who can vouch for the accuracy of those numbers. When I ... Read More
Lecce - real cost of living?
I am planning to retire in a few years and have visited Lecce and anticipate living there. I will either have dual citizenship by then (Jure Sanguinus) or be on an elective residency visa. My question is how far my two small pensions will take me: ... Read More