I would say around 1000–1500 a month.
I know people that live well with less though.
Certainly, it depends on your lifestyle. There are plenty of expensive options and plenty of cheap options too.
The rent is affordable, especially in the city centers.
The price might climb up during summer months in some touristy spots by the beach. However a decent flat in a central area in down town Catania, Palermo or Messina should not cost you over 600 euros. (Alan: In Catalonia last year, I checked prices for one bedroom apartments and $350-$400 was standard entry level for decent digs. I'm guessing modest apartments in Sicily can be had for this amount or less. N.B. A "flat" used to suggest an entire floor of an apartment building. I don't know how Ms. Capilli is using the word.)
Alan: The euro is currently worth $1.17.
Small towns like Ragusa, Enna, Caltanissetta, Agrigento, Milazzo have lower prices.
Alan: Imagine! You could move back to your Mom's native Caltanissetta ("Fortress of The Women") and forget about The Shit Storm. Remember... Even if Biden wins, 40% of Americans have already been body-snatched and they will remain incorrigible assholes for the rest of their lives.
Alan: Remember Scopello and the adjacent Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro? https://www.
Alan: As big cities go, the livability of Palermo may have been my favorite. Remarkable vitality and all kinds of "trattorie populare."
There are also gems like the Eolian Islands or the Egadi Islands, where the prices are pretty high. They are exquisite islands but I would not recommend living there full time.
You can buy local food from the markets at a cheap price.
And believe me, you will get the best value for money in the whole Europe, in terms of food quality.
A monthly membership at the local gym is usually 30 euros.
A full body massage at a local beauty salon costs 30–40 euros.
You can get water from the public fountains.
Healthcare is free of charge if you are European.
Frankly, having lived in many places in Italy and around the world, I consider Sicily an optimal destination for those who can work remotely and want to experience life in a beautiful and unspoiled Mediterranean Island on the cheap side.
Alan: Even the Trumps are moving...
Saigon Embassy Roof
Final evacuation of fleeing Americans
PS And there's this fringe benefit! Move to Sicily and you can still consult with Dr. Maggio!
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