2196 cost of living in LIguria

I would appreciate any information, as regards the cost of living in the Liguria area.

Information on property taxes, water rates, electricity, gas etc etc would be very helfpul in determining whether or not we can afford to consider living there permanently.

If it helps, as a baseline, we would be looking for a house with garden, in a town - up to around 300,000 euros.

We currently have a holiday home in southern Spain (inland) - where all these charges are low and known to us. I would like to consider a permanent move to Liguria - if affordable - into retirement.

Cheers

Ian

Category
Property Sales/Rental Advice

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/26/2005 - 15:36

Me too! My husband and I are looking for land to build in Western Liguria. we currently live in France near Cannes.
Sarah

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/26/2005 - 16:48

Hi
A couple of forum members have sites that are very good for general info and costs of living
Charles Joseph [url]www.magicalmarche.com[/url]
Cristina [url]www.expatsinitaly.com[/url]

Saluti
Dave

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/27/2005 - 03:50

This may also be a useful thread:
[url]http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1030&highlight=calculator[/url]

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 12/28/2005 - 07:21

Any Ligurian will tell you; they are known as the Scotsmen of Italy. Very careful with expenditure but with a tidy balance in the bank. As everywhere you cut your cloth according to your means.

There are a variety of lifestyles available in this area you have to choose. Liguria is a long narrow area with considerable variation along its length. The closer you are to the sea the smaller and more expensive the property will be. In town or out, small village or suburb - you have to visit and explore, see what you like and what seems practical and affordable.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/04/2006 - 12:00

Cost of living seems reasonable - the price you quote for house seems good, from what I know you should have a reasonable choice, depends which "end" of Liguria you want. Be careful not to go too far "inland" to the north unless you have reliable transport to get to and fro, it can be a pest when arriving at Nice or Genoa. I know a good agent near San Remo if you want that end.
Prices are going up - aren't they everywhere !

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/07/2006 - 07:39

Yes the agent's name in San Remo would be nice for me also. I'll be looking again this week in Liguria - though probably for land to build.
Sarah