{"id":50823,"date":"2026-06-17T16:33:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/?p=50823"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:33:59","slug":"what-people-say-about-living-in-brindisi-puglia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magictowns.it\/it\/what-people-say-about-living-in-brindisi-puglia\/","title":{"rendered":"What People Say About Living in Brindisi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tra le most beloved cities<\/strong> by expats visiting Puglia, beyond Bari<\/a><\/strong> e Lecce<\/a><\/strong>, c'\u00e8 Brindisi<\/a><\/strong>, a city of around 81,000 people that sits exactly between the two, about 50 km from each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A truly fascinating, but most of all, connected, place.<\/strong> Indeed, besides having its own aeroporto internazionale<\/a> <\/strong>– Papola Casale, less than 10 minutes from the city centre – you’re also lucky to have the port<\/strong>. This means that every day, ferries leave regularly for Greece, Croatia and Albania, making Brindisi a great option for anyone looking for a base to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why is this place attracting more and more expats?<\/strong> In this article, we’ll discover what it’s actually like living in Brindisi year-round, and we’ll try to give you an answer using both our data and the insights from people who live there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Life in Brindisi: What People Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brindisi is definitely a well-served city.<\/strong> As our data shows, there are plenty of restaurants, supermarkets, gyms, health clinics and even some schools. Not surprisingly, it’s attracting many espatriato<\/strong> famiglie<\/strong><\/a> as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I’m originally from Australia but have lived in Brindisi my whole adult life. Out of the three, I’d rank it above Bari and Lecce. <\/strong>Once you’ve sorted out the basics, schools, services and all that, it works as a great home base for southern Italy: international airport, ferries to Croatia, Albania and Greece, all close by. I’ve got three kids and never had a single problem here.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Compared to the bigger cities nearby, Brindisi is definitely quieter, but also pretty<\/strong> accessibile<\/strong>. Despite being a tourist destination, prices are still reasonable. It could be a great base for anyone lavorare in remoto<\/a>: connettivit\u00e0 internet<\/strong> is very fast (324 Mbps avg. download speed), and there are several beaches<\/strong> just a few minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGorgeous town, amazing port, and the restaurants right along the dock are great. The small towns nearby and along the coast throw a “festa” almost every night. It’s also the perfect launchpad for day trips across Salento, the beaches there are stunning. <\/em>And since it’s not heavily promoted, it doesn’t get crowded either. Highly recommend.<\/em>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Brindisi, Puglia<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Transport and Connectivity in Brindisi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, one of Brindisi’s main draws is its connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papola Casale Airport<\/a> is just 10 minutes from the city centre.<\/strong> It’s not a major hub, so don’t expect long-haul flights, but it covers regional and European routes well. If you need more options, Bari’s Karol Wojtyla Airport is about an hour away. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I always fly in and out through Brindisi airport. Getting through the airport and picking up a rental car is super easy here.”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The city also has a stazione ferroviaria<\/a><\/strong> with regular connections to Ostuni (20 min), Lecce (25 min), Monopoli (40 min) and Bari (1h), plus a local bus network that’s surprisingly easy to navigate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“With the local buses you can easily reach Alberobello, Locorotondo<\/a> and Ostuni. Local transport is dead easy and dirt cheap, one-way ticket is 1.20 euros if you grab it at a tobacco shop. <\/strong>Use the Moovit app for routes and timetables, it’s a lifesaver.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Brindisi also has regular ferry connections<\/strong> to Greece, Croatia and Albania. So for anyone who loves to travel, that alone makes it hard to get bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, many of you might be asking: “Okay, but can I live there without a car?<\/a>\u201c<\/strong> The answer is yes and no. Within the centre, you can get by comfortably on foot or bike. But if you’re living here full time, the lack of a car will start to feel limiting – public transport schedules can be patchy, as we discussed in our podcast.<\/a><\/strong> Don’t count on catching a late train or bus back from dinner in a nearby town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Live in Brindisi: Housing & Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brindisi is quite affordable compared to Ostuni<\/a>, Lecce and Bari. Property prices average around \u20ac1,197\/m\u00b2<\/strong>, so for a 100m\u00b2 home you’d be looking at roughly \u20ac120,000<\/strong> – though prices vary significantly by neighbourhood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Area<\/th>Sale price<\/th>Avg 100m\u00b2 price<\/th>Affitto<\/th>Avg 100m\u00b2 rent<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Centro Storico, Cappuccini, Commenda<\/td>\u20ac1,151\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac115,100<\/td>\u20ac8.41\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac841\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Sant’Elia, La Rosa, Tuturano<\/td>\u20ac938\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac93,800<\/td>\u20ac5.75\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac575\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Paradiso, Minnuta, Casale, Materdomini, Betlemme<\/td>\u20ac1,461\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac146,100<\/td>\u20ac7.13\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac713\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Bozzano, Santa Chiara, Sant’Angelo<\/td>\u20ac1,182\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac118,200<\/td>\u20ac7.12\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac712\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Perrino, San Pietro, San Paolo, Zona Industriale<\/td>\u20ac969\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac96,900<\/td>\u20ac6.85\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac685\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Mitrano, Litoranea, Montenegro<\/td>\u20ac1,481\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u20ac148,100<\/td>\u20ac5.64\/m\u00b2\/month<\/td>\u20ac564\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Data: Immobiliare.it \u2013 reference period June 2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among families, Casale<\/strong> is one of the most popular areas: it’s quiet and has several schools nearby, though at \u20ac1,461\/m\u00b2 it’s also one of the pricier parts of town. Santa Chiara<\/strong> is another favourite – well-served and conveniently located, at around \u20ac1,182\/m\u00b2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put this in perspective, consider that in Lecce prices average around \u20ac1,644\/m\u00b2 <\/strong>( so \u20ac164,400 for 100m\u00b2), while nearby Ostuni averages \u20ac2,604\/m\u00b2<\/strong> (so \u20ac260,400 for 100m\u00b2). As always, we suggest you take a long trip and rent for a while before buying. But when you consider that you’re in a large, well-served and well-connected city with beaches just a few steps away, the price is really hard to beat. If you’re still unsure, you can easily explore different options with our Town Explorer.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges of Living in Brindisi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Primo, lavori<\/a> outside tourism are scarce. <\/strong>This is a general problem in the South of Italy, which is also why we’d suggest Brindisi especially to remote workers – fast internet, some coworking spaces and the sea on your doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondo, assistenza sanitaria<\/a> is average. <\/strong>The nearest hospital is just 6 minutes away and the ASL Brindisi covers the province adequately, but according to i nostri dati<\/strong><\/a> it’s not excellent (66\/100). That said, unless you have specific chronic conditions, the area has several health clinics within a 30-minute drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terzo, summer heat.<\/a> <\/strong>The climate is pleasantly Mediterranean for most of the year… Brindisi is one of those places where you can easily find people going to the beach until October – but during summer, especially August, expect crowds and very high temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourth, public transport outside the city has its limits. <\/strong>Within Brindisi itself and nearby popular towns things work reasonably well, but the smaller surrounding towns aren’t well-served. If you’re planning to live in a nearby village and commute or travel regularly, you’ll want a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fifth, Italiano<\/a> is not optional. <\/strong>Not everyone speaks English here. If you’re arriving without Italian or without a serious plan to learn it, daily life will be harder than you’re expecting. That said, you’re still choosing a very popular area<\/strong><\/a> among expats – there’s already a growing international community, and an international school<\/strong><\/a> that goes from early years to high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brindisi, Puglia<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brindisi by the Numbers: Key Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n