«Cwith its relaxed pace and affordable accommodation allows retirees to fully embrace the culture of the Region. Exploring the city’s Roman ruins and medieval churches, browsing the local markets, and enjoying the cuisine are cheap pleasures. Furthermore, the nearby coast offers easy access to the swimming pool and seaside walks». This is the description of LecceThat GoBankingRates does in its latest research to establish the best cities to go to enjoy your retirement.
Lecce is the perfect city for retirement
And so the beautiful Apulian municipality is included by the US financial portal among the 7 cities in Europe ideal for new retireesbecause it is able to offer a peaceful lifestyle, various services, but above all affordable prices.
Also making Lecce attractive to the boomer generation «the warmth of the local community», which would help grow the community of expatriates who, by arriving here, are able to establish friendships more quickly.
Piazza Sant’Oronzo in Lecce.
Not just Puglia, though
The city is not the only Italian one present in this ranking: there is also Parma. According to the results reported on the site, the Emilian municipality would be perfect because «it is not large nor invaded by tourists like other Italian cities and this helps to create a relaxed atmosphere and a more manageable cost of living. The city’s attention to food and the arts, combined with its beautiful parks and squaresmake it an attractive choice for those seeking a quieter but culturally rich retirement.”
The other European cities, considered the “perfect paradises” for pensioners, are: Porto and Lisbon in Portugal, Budapest in Hungary, Valencia in Spain And Krakow in Poland.
Escaping from an increasingly expensive life
As retirement age approaches, many people begin to consider the chance to spend your golden years in a different country from that of origin. Even more so in this period, where life is increasingly expensive and making it to the end of the month is very complicated.
Where do I enjoy my retirement? In the ranking there is an Apulian city among the best in the world. (Getty Images)
Pension and taxes, where to go
The search for a peaceful place and, above all, with a fairer and more advantageous tax system, with exemptions or reductions in taxes on income, pensions or imports of personal goods, becomes a priority. However, it is important to keep in mind that Tax regimes may change over timeso it is advisable to do up-to-date research before making a final decision.
The best countries: Spain, Portugal and Malta
To stay in Europe, the countries that offer the best tax conditions for pensioners I am Spain which offers tax breaks for foreign pensioners, who can benefit from tax exemptions or reductions on income from foreign sources.
Then there is, or rather there was, iPortugal which offers preferential taxation for foreign pensioners, known as the “tax regime for non-habitual residents”, a project which however will end at the end of 2023. And, finally, Malta which offers favorable taxation to foreign pensioners through the “Residence by Investment” program.
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