American couple relocated to Italy and only spend about $1,246/month: 'We don’t have a mortgage'

February 27, 2026

TL;DR

Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved to Italy in 2022 after finding the cost of living and raising a child in the U.S. too expensive.
The couple purchased a two-bedroom house in Abruzzo, Italy, for 11,500 euros (about $13,150) and spent $18,000 on renovations.
Their monthly living expenses in Italy are around $1,246, significantly lower than in the U.S.
Tresl left her tech job to work on her travel blog and newsletter, and Ninman manages a second property they bought for 17,000 euros and rent on Airbnb.
The move provided the couple with financial freedom, allowing them to step away from careers they were not passionate about and embrace a slower pace of life.

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