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Living in Matera
Basilicata
The ancient 'Sassi' cave city: a former European Capital of Culture with a tranquil, very affordable lifestyle.
1-bed rent (center)
€550/mo
Buy price
€1,600/m²
60 m² home
~€96k
Quality of life
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👍 Highlights
- A UNESCO World Heritage site
- Very low cost
- Off the beaten path, as locals put it
⚠️ Watch out for
- Very limited jobs
- Poor rail links
Work in Matera
Key sectors: tourism, hospitality, film locations.
All job sectors →Practical details
- Climate: mediterranean
- Nearest airport: Bari (BRI) ~1h
- Sea / mountains: Inland · No 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.