What’s the Cost of Living in Sicily for Expats?

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Karl Pierre

Karl Pierre

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@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 7 ай бұрын
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@pattysprings86
@pattysprings86 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Lidl does exist here I seen one in Florida
@yesismemomnahjustyouimagin3494
@yesismemomnahjustyouimagin3494 2 жыл бұрын
Aldi's is originally from Germany.
@Kenquinones
@Kenquinones 2 жыл бұрын
same here in Delaware.
@lvc23
@lvc23 2 жыл бұрын
I love Aldi! Got some in Southern California 🛒🛒🛒💕
@brettk9316
@brettk9316 2 жыл бұрын
German owned!
@lindamurray5503
@lindamurray5503 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Give it a chance, where are you based now
@lindamurray5503
@lindamurray5503 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre in the US
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
@@lindamurray5503 well I wish you the best
@lillic8522
@lillic8522 Жыл бұрын
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!
@bethb5915
@bethb5915 Жыл бұрын
@@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).
@mariposa1933
@mariposa1933 Жыл бұрын
That story made me cry. Love how kind people are. ❤
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
They really are kind
@Jameson77777
@Jameson77777 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
For sure
@daphne201239
@daphne201239 Жыл бұрын
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.
@olgasampis9745
@olgasampis9745 Жыл бұрын
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
@clarencewalder2985
@clarencewalder2985 9 ай бұрын
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
@thesampsoninstitute
@thesampsoninstitute 7 ай бұрын
You also have the highest salaries in the world though (of any country with a significant population, ie. not Qatar or Luxembourg etc)
@Antoinette737
@Antoinette737 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
That's right will do!
@Antoinette737
@Antoinette737 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@JR-eq6jz
@JR-eq6jz 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best things about going abroad is so I can drive a manual anywhere. I love it.
@MsChicoro
@MsChicoro Жыл бұрын
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!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Where are you thinking of buying?
@MsChicoro
@MsChicoro Жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre Still assessing. Ideally, I'm looking for a property with a sea view. Thank you for the inquiry.
@bethb5915
@bethb5915 Жыл бұрын
What an adventure, that's awesome! 👏🏼
@LindaIBrown
@LindaIBrown Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness I can drive a stick!
@LindaIBrown
@LindaIBrown Жыл бұрын
Wow they control the water , ugh…do or can you collect rain water?
@DarrellTurner2016
@DarrellTurner2016 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Yup
@magnoliahampton7298
@magnoliahampton7298 3 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of living in Mexico. I live in Mississippi now. One question please, do I have to know how to speak Spanish to live in Mexico? I'm 67 but I feel I can still learn.
@dorothyedwards7225
@dorothyedwards7225 9 ай бұрын
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.
@younisyohanne9450
@younisyohanne9450 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and thanks for the kind words
@christobar
@christobar Жыл бұрын
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?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Labor, fuel, price hikes just because and demand. Prices are absurd here
@theresanolan1157
@theresanolan1157 Жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre I doubt if its the labour costs, grred from the top.....
@marilynnarnold811
@marilynnarnold811 3 ай бұрын
Aldi has a coin system in America. Old Biggs stores used to do the same thing. Not unheard of in the USA. A cart of groceries like that would cost over $200 in Kentucky.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@elvio3810
@elvio3810 Жыл бұрын
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!! :)
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
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.
@carlippolito143
@carlippolito143 11 ай бұрын
@@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.
@carlippolito143
@carlippolito143 11 ай бұрын
'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.
@andrewdiprose
@andrewdiprose 8 ай бұрын
@@carlippolito143 Villalba is probably not too far from Mussomeli.
@robertbrooks124
@robertbrooks124 2 жыл бұрын
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 ☺
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@robertbrooks124
@robertbrooks124 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre That is basically my retirement plan right right there 😆
@romi929
@romi929 Жыл бұрын
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 .
@rebeccagutierrez1960
@rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre ...or just move where it's cheaper and you might not even have to work remotely.
@MidratsSnack
@MidratsSnack Жыл бұрын
So glad to see a Lidl there! We have one here in York PA, as well as an Aldi's.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@katherinerusshotfelt
@katherinerusshotfelt 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the level of details and broad coverage you provide.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Designer_TopG
@Designer_TopG 2 жыл бұрын
Yes very good work. Well done my friend.
@antoinettechuffa4982
@antoinettechuffa4982 Жыл бұрын
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 😉 😊
@ShemiDixon
@ShemiDixon 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! You have a beautiful family. Great information !!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Happygirlalwaysnomatter
@Happygirlalwaysnomatter 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Certainly give it a try the past few months have been outstanding. Really good experience and will be sharing more.
@crystalmyers2770
@crystalmyers2770 Жыл бұрын
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 🫶🏽🧿🪬
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
For sure. What's your timeline?
@allborosnyc4544
@allborosnyc4544 Жыл бұрын
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?
@ericamciver1293
@ericamciver1293 Жыл бұрын
This video is extremely helpful, as I have my appointment to purchase my home in June 2024. ❤
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@andrewdiprose
@andrewdiprose 8 ай бұрын
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.
@saratasker7248
@saratasker7248 11 ай бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 11 ай бұрын
You totally can.
@yu-gg
@yu-gg 4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, Karl! This helped me make the decision about whether I should move to Sicily with my wife and kid or not. Although I'm from Switzerland, this was still an amazing video and I'm glad I stumbled across it! :)
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! What did you decide?
@latasha716
@latasha716 Жыл бұрын
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
@manny7318
@manny7318 5 ай бұрын
Well, it's a year later and you may have to darn near double that price for a cart of groceries in the US. Awesome content.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joer5627
@joer5627 2 жыл бұрын
It is interesting you are in Mussemeli as my family of origin is in Casteltermini across the valley
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Have you thought about getting a property there?
@parler8698
@parler8698 7 ай бұрын
Amazing 👏🏿 demonstration
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MoniqueJawaraLLC
@MoniqueJawaraLLC 7 ай бұрын
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 and felt the love.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@michelesherokee567
@michelesherokee567 Жыл бұрын
I would enjoy learning investing and networking from you. Appreciate the video!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
More to come! Actually I'll be cover alot over the next few months some major investing and business development. Stay tuned!
@debschuetz6488
@debschuetz6488 3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing such valuable information.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!
@ivanwilkins5737
@ivanwilkins5737 2 жыл бұрын
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 😢
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rebeccagutierrez1960
@rebeccagutierrez1960 Жыл бұрын
Karl, I just♡ LOVE ♡how your videos are done. Your wife and kid are gorgeous. Keep up the good work.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@amdgbvmh7661
@amdgbvmh7661 2 жыл бұрын
+ Good to see you. Excellent presentation and bravo on your italiano. God bless you and your famiglia.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Just_passing_through23
@Just_passing_through23 Жыл бұрын
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…
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Then the solution is to port your job if able to earn from a distance
@jrramos167
@jrramos167 Жыл бұрын
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..
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@hudsonvalleyhealth9758
@hudsonvalleyhealth9758 2 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
All great places. I'll be going deeper into global living next year. Stay tuned and welcome to the channel
@katella
@katella Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
How much would you say is needed per month?
@katella
@katella Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@fusadiluna
@fusadiluna 2 жыл бұрын
this Is off topic, but you have the most beautiful voice ever. I could listen for hours.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that's really kind of you.
@PanteA..
@PanteA.. 10 ай бұрын
Your clip is super helpful, thank you so much! ❤
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Designer_TopG
@Designer_TopG 2 жыл бұрын
I was at lidl Stores. In 2021. In germany. And France. I remember all these experiences that you have shown here :)
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Cool
@sheisofthewoods
@sheisofthewoods Жыл бұрын
That would be a $200-300 cart in Rural Oregon, we're on average paying $100 for 1-2 bags of basic groceries.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
For sure I know...down in Florida every time I go to the market I feel like I should consider giving up eating altogether
@sheisofthewoods
@sheisofthewoods Жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre And what's funny is people are like "why would you ever leave America?", and I'm just like...so I can eat😅
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
@@sheisofthewoods people who say that haven't been anywhere else or a highly resistant to change.
@orlandopoolebear
@orlandopoolebear 2 жыл бұрын
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.👍🏾
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ISeeNow
@ISeeNow Жыл бұрын
You make me wanna move back home, love it
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Come back!
@123uptime
@123uptime Жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@daniellow655
@daniellow655 Жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Do you own a home or any asset that you can rent? There are other countries that have lower requirements.
@thebigcheese5606
@thebigcheese5606 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
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
@dougb.2627
@dougb.2627 6 ай бұрын
Yikes. Here in the west they got up to $5/dozen at the peak of the avian flu epidemic but they have been down to $2 for the last couple of years.
@tatsumasa75
@tatsumasa75 Жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
It's ok but it's also adjusted from when I requested services
@orlandopoolebear
@orlandopoolebear 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@FoxdenGamer
@FoxdenGamer 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@FoxdenGamer
@FoxdenGamer 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre I have one more question, do you guys also only handle properties just in Mussomeli??
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
@@FoxdenGamer at the moment yes
@eversway7540
@eversway7540 6 ай бұрын
In reference to the coin carts, many retailers in Europe have those.In the states, I've only seen those at Aldi's and Lidl's. They are grocery stores based out of Germany.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@mk825
@mk825 7 ай бұрын
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…
@massimogiussani4493
@massimogiussani4493 6 ай бұрын
That's inaccurate. You pay 43% not on the entire sum. A bit complicated, but trying to simplify, let's imagine you earn 60k per year. And there are 2 levels, one for salary up to 50k and the other for salaries over 50k. Now, for salaries up to 50k the taxes are 30%, and for over 50k are 43%. So you will pay 50k × 30% = 15k plus (60k - 50k) × 43% = 4.3k In total it would be 19.3k and not, as you would have thought, 25.8k (43% of 60k). Now my example is fictional as I do not remember how many different % there are, but it was just to give you an idea... Ah, with taxes you pay also health insurance. But its quality varies wildly among different places though..
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@joylight9167
@joylight9167 Жыл бұрын
Breakfast was one of my favorite times there! I long for it!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
How long did you stay in Mussomeli?
@OscarMartinez-sf6lb
@OscarMartinez-sf6lb Жыл бұрын
So Happy with joy to move over there soon give my daughter something more then I every had Blessings too everyone 🙏🏽
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
What's your timeline and what town are you moving to.
@threepistols7
@threepistols7 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for breaking this down!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@1NavyLT
@1NavyLT Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Next time!
@1NavyLT
@1NavyLT Жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre Definitely.
@angelsmith4522
@angelsmith4522 6 ай бұрын
Love your videos bro keep up the good work love Italy wanting to go there soon
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We have a Sicily tour coming up. You can check out the details here for a chance to explore Italy: bit.ly/sicilysplashpage
@dougb.2627
@dougb.2627 6 ай бұрын
Your video just popped up in my feed. Nicely done. Regarding your breakfast, is the counter price the same as the seated price? In northern Italy, the price is about 3x if you sit at a table compared to standing at the counter.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Yes it's the same. Haven't been charged more for seating. Is it that way in all of the north or densely populated north?
@dougb.2627
@dougb.2627 6 ай бұрын
@Karl__Pierre I don't know. I have only been in the main tourist cities and Padova and Bologna and I think it's pretty standard in all those places to get a cappuccino for around €1.50 - 2 standing and about €5 sitting at a table.
@LyndaE79
@LyndaE79 7 ай бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. You can visit bit.ly/cheaphousesinitaly or email me at italy@entplife.com for further assistance.
@veganvendetta0187
@veganvendetta0187 11 ай бұрын
Wow. Fantastic video and a beautiful family. Subscribed 😊
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@Alberto-k6t
@Alberto-k6t 4 ай бұрын
italian prices are proportionated to a expendable income of 1000-1500 € . i have read that California put the wage for fast -food personnel to 20 $ hourly which is above the average hourly wage for bank emplyoees.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 4 ай бұрын
The cost of living and wage expectations can vary, not just between countries, but even within different sectors. While California's minimum wage is higher due to its cost of living, Italy's property prices and income levels reflect a different economic landscape.
@AB_883
@AB_883 11 ай бұрын
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!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 11 ай бұрын
Cool
@maryd3779
@maryd3779 Жыл бұрын
Hi I’m from ny, too and u got me seriously thinking abt this….buying inexpensive villa to fix & live
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Go for it
@Jean_villegas
@Jean_villegas 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Two in a row
@Jean_villegas
@Jean_villegas 2 жыл бұрын
​@@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.
@Jean_villegas
@Jean_villegas 2 жыл бұрын
and fix your website very weak password and weak networking skills kzbin.infor5ktCFBoe24
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Jean_villegas
@Jean_villegas 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@andrewwolkowich
@andrewwolkowich 2 жыл бұрын
In Canada those same grocery store items or compatible items you'd be paying over $300. Which would work out to around $250 Euro
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
More reason to leave ay
@andrewwolkowich
@andrewwolkowich 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rockin71
@rockin71 7 ай бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@desmondndumari4856
@desmondndumari4856 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your information...
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thanks for watching
@debras.4718
@debras.4718 2 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks! I'm glad I can drive a stick.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@pascalfl2610
@pascalfl2610 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I like your determination.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ruthwright6247
@ruthwright6247 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info Grazie ! Merci
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 11 ай бұрын
Prego, de rein
@Zongroned
@Zongroned Жыл бұрын
Great video See you in Sicily soon.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Hope so!
@whitewalls4409
@whitewalls4409 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the content!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cheguevara5560
@cheguevara5560 10 ай бұрын
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 .
@silvanaspades1860
@silvanaspades1860 3 ай бұрын
Don't get sick. Medicare sucks in Iraly.
@richardbarthelemy4431
@richardbarthelemy4431 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rainwaterd
@rainwaterd 6 ай бұрын
I go to a nice coffee shop with my coworker and we pay $18 and the card machine suggests a tip at the counter for two cappuccinos and two cinnamon rolls. The same in Italy costs about 5 or 6 Euro. I was looking at all the prices in the produce in Italy, and I told my wife that they are just as expensive in Italy as the produce is in U.S. She reminded me that the prices were for Kilo, which is about twice as heavy as pound. So a little less than half the price of U.S. produce.....and really good local "Abruzzo" wine for about 6 euro! ......but you will have culture shock when you put gas in your car......that euro gage at the pump is moving so fast it is a blur.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing. It's amazing how much more affordable some things, like coffee and pastries, are in Italy compared to the U.S. Gas prices can be a shock, but overall, the savings on daily essentials and the high quality of food and drink often balance out those higher costs.
@baelee132
@baelee132 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos 😊 thanks for the info!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thabk you for the feedback
@israeldrl
@israeldrl 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely place!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
It is
@felisiaperkins8247
@felisiaperkins8247 7 ай бұрын
We have the coin based cart in some stores in Chicago, Illinois at Aldi a grocery store
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@YourRichLifeMedia
@YourRichLifeMedia 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, were you here in July??? I didnt leave until the end of July! How did I not see you??!?!?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
I left August 10th. Maybe because I spent alot of time bouncing around the island and also filming. We were there from Mid June until mid August
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
I think I met someone who told me I just missed you a teacher from Massachusetts
@YourRichLifeMedia
@YourRichLifeMedia 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karl__Pierre A lady? Blond hair? If so, I think you're talking about Kimberly. Her house is about 5 doors down from mine. We HAD to have just missed each other. I am spending a lot more time there as I am starting my restoration on my second house so I am sure Ill catch you around eventually.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
@@YourRichLifeMedia yes Kim! If you can email me karl@entplife.com Kim was recommending putting together a list of Expat owners for improved communication.
@Sagi56668
@Sagi56668 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks 😊
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@JulieIelasi-lt7yp
@JulieIelasi-lt7yp Жыл бұрын
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 😋
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Yup
@pattyshobbyworld2851
@pattyshobbyworld2851 Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing....my question is Healthcare hospitals clinics
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Hospital in town.
@mbranham27
@mbranham27 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another wonderfully informative video. Do you have any information on healthcare insurance?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
No but adding to list of information to film
@aishanaseem3268
@aishanaseem3268 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you for this.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib
@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib 7 ай бұрын
Just fyi u.s. stores have been doing that cart thing for years, thats not new or exclusive to sicily. Every store is different.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 7 ай бұрын
The first time I ever saw it was there
@dgasmd1
@dgasmd1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Really I just checked it's worked which link are you referring too?
@sweetsimpleslowlife2709
@sweetsimpleslowlife2709 Жыл бұрын
Aldi in USA has the same shopping cart system 😉
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Didn't know that prior to filming a few others commented the same.
@r3ggi3000
@r3ggi3000 Жыл бұрын
Hi Karl. I’m a new subscriber. I’ve been enjoying your content. Are you Haitian 🇭🇹 ?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Yes. My parents are Haitian but I was born in the states
@TheGaffla
@TheGaffla 4 ай бұрын
I agree that not having long grain rice is infuriating. Im a rice eater almost daily. Im not much into pasta or pizza. The key is finding good substitutions if you can. Many seasonings are not available there so you may have to order online for special spices. I always thought that Italians were the world spice barons. Thats not true, they generally season food using natural flavors and do not use alot of salt.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@lynlinglang2981
@lynlinglang2981 11 ай бұрын
Yes all the aldi have coin system been here for a while my state is alabama
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 11 ай бұрын
Yes I've heard for me didn't see it before
@MC-tg1xk
@MC-tg1xk Жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hiprettyladyenc
@hiprettyladyenc Жыл бұрын
Love this segment
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@petervecchio8105
@petervecchio8105 6 ай бұрын
Yes, the property taxes may be lower, but the income tax and capital gains tax are substantially higher. This would only affect one who becomes a resident, IE typically over 183 days a year.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@bronzedrage
@bronzedrage Жыл бұрын
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.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Flights aren't cheap these days haha . They are delicious especially with balsamic glaze
@vishy
@vishy Жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration Karl!
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cannastartup2794
@cannastartup2794 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@josatkin
@josatkin Жыл бұрын
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?
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
One property was simple other needed new lines ran. I have 100mbps pretty good and stable.
@mdte5421
@mdte5421 Жыл бұрын
Lord come to Toronto . We are dying with the high cost of groceries ; i do live part time in france and I do appreciate the low prices but I’m seriously looking into Sicily.
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
Come on down
@vishy
@vishy Жыл бұрын
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
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre Жыл бұрын
You can be paralyzed by fear or live life vibrantly I choose the latter always.
@daphne201239
@daphne201239 Жыл бұрын
Buying in Italy or Sicily?
@daphne201239
@daphne201239 Жыл бұрын
Sicilians may be kinder since they were treated like outcasts by Italians at one time.
@Alex_Rome
@Alex_Rome 8 ай бұрын
​​@@daphne201239sicilians are italians
@Alex_Rome
@Alex_Rome 8 ай бұрын
​​@@daphne201239sicilians are italians and Sicily is in Italy. You seem very confused lady
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