🇮🇹 Italy · Western Europe
Lucca
Population ~89,000
Walled Tuscan town — flat, bike-friendly, and beloved by American expats.
At a glance
Cost of living
Moderate
Climate
Mediterranean diversity
Safety
Very safe
Walkability
Very walkable
Internet
Reliable
Language
Italian
Best for
Lifestyle
Lucca has a unhurried, small-town feel inside Italy. Most days revolve around walking — coffee, market, errands, and you'll find an established international community to plug into. Weekends pull people toward the surrounding countryside.
- Walkable walled center
- Strong US expat scene
- Small-town pace
Pros & cons
Pros
- Genuinely walkable day-to-day
- Calm, unhurried daily rhythm
Cons
- Public transit is limited
Who should move here?
✅ Great fit if…
- You want a soft landing with other expats around
- You want to live without owning a car
- You're looking to slow down
❌ Probably not if…
- It's a versatile fit for most movers.
Lifestyle stats
Editorial 0–10 ratings on what it's like to live here day to day.
Urban feel
4/10
0 rural · 10 urban
Walkability
9/10
Higher = more walkable
Public transit
4/10
Higher = better transit
Beach access
5/10
Higher = closer to beach
Nightlife
4/10
Higher = livelier nightlife
Expat community
7/10
Higher = larger expat scene
Pace of life
3/10
0 slow · 10 fast
Housing cost
5/10
0 cheap · 10 expensive
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