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North or South Italy: Where Should You Actually Move?

A native Italian’s take on north vs south Italy for expats: cost, healthcare, daily friction, the 7% retiree tax, and how to pick your side.

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Antonio Cangiano
May 22, 2026
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Where are you from is a complicated question for me to answer.

My family is entirely from the province of Naples. For countless generations. My parents mos…

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