Conegliano sits 59 meters above sea level in the Veneto region of Italy, with a subtropical climate that brings warm summers and cool, damp winters. The city's population of 34 thousand keeps it intimate, and expats tend to settle in the historic Centro Storico or the residential Borgo Olmè neighborhood. English proficiency is limited here, so a willingness to learn Italian goes a long way in daily life.
Living costs in Conegliano are reasonable. A single adult's budget-tier monthly total, including rent, comes to $873/mo, while the mid-range tier runs $1,345/mo and the comfortable tier $1,622/mo. Excluding rent, a single person spends about $1,000/mo and a family of four about $3,300/mo. A one-bedroom in the city center rents for $635/mo, dropping to $561/mo outside the center; a three-bedroom in the center is $935/mo, and outside the center it is $766/mo. Utilities run $208/mo, internet $35/mo, and a mobile phone plan $9/mo. A monthly public transport pass costs $54/mo, a gym membership $69/mo, an inexpensive restaurant meal $17 per person, a three-course mid-range dinner for two $90, and a cappuccino $2. The average monthly net salary locally is $1,979/mo, and the cost of living index stands at 64 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
Safety is a strong point: Conegliano has a safety index of 78 out of 100 and a crime index of 22 out of 100 (lower is safer). Healthcare quality is rated as good, and the air quality index is 45 (lower is better). These factors contribute to an overall expat score of 70 out of 100, a FIRE score of 72 out of 100, a retiree score of 63 out of 100, and a digital nomad score of 61 out of 100.
For those looking to stay long-term, Italy offers the Italy Elective Residence Visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $2,895/mo, and the Italy Digital Nomad Visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $2,615/mo. The nearest airport is TSF, just 10 km away. Conegliano suits retirees and digital nomads who meet the visa income thresholds, as well as anyone seeking a safe, affordable base in northeastern Italy with good healthcare and a small expat community.