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Living in Catania
Sicily
Sicily's energetic second city, at the foot of Mount Etna, with a small tech cluster and very low costs.
1-bed rent (center)
€600/mo
Buy price
€1,300/m²
60 m² home
~€78k
Quality of life
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👍 Highlights
- Ski on Etna and swim the same day
- STMicroelectronics tech hub
- Low cost of living
⚠️ Watch out for
- Summer heat
- Traffic
Work in Catania
Key sectors: tech ('Etna Valley'), tourism, agrifood.
- Software, data & AI: €35–65k; senior roles at multinationals in Milan €60–90k
Practical details
- Climate: mediterranean
- Nearest airport: Catania (CTA)
- Sea / mountains: Sea nearby · Mountains nearby
- 7% pension flat tax: Not eligible (population or region)
Figures are approximate 2026 estimates. Check Immobiliare.it or Idealista.it for current listings.