Living in Abruzzo, Italy, can feel refreshingly grounded: beaches and mountain towns are part of the same region, housing costs sit well below the national average, and smaller cities still have a proper everyday rhythm. It is not, however, a shortcut to an effortless life abroad.
Italian is important, a car is often necessary, and a cheap house can need serious work before it feels comfortable year-round. Abruzzo can work well for people who want a lower-cost life in Italy without being completely cut off from city services.
