Lecce for Expats and Nomads

Healthcare in Lecce is above average.

For every 10k inhabitants, there are around undefined pharmacies, 9.52 general practitioners and 24.6 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.

NaNAverage life expectancy in Lecce is very high at 82.9 years of age.

Lecce has a lower-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 50.4%; and a lower-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 18.2%.NaN

The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 9.42, which is lower than the national average of 10.44.

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There is one university in the province.

Lecce, a captivating city in southern Italy's Apulia region, offers a vibrant and charming nightlife that reflects its rich cultural heritage.

Lecce's historic center comes alive in the evening, offering traditional wine bars, chic cocktail lounges, and lively squares for socializing and entertainment.

The city is renowned for its vibrant music scene, showcasing traditional folk music and contemporary acts.

Overall, Lecce has somewhat decent nightlife with 2.58 bars and 3.85 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.

The province of Lecce is overall moderately safe for expats.

As of 2021, there are an average of 2563.2 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants.

This is 9.61% lower than the national average.

There have been around 0.4 deadly road accidents and 13.3 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Lecce.

This is respectively 25.93% less driving accidents than average and -3.10% less work accidents than average.

Car theft is reportedly 64.16% higher than average with 115.78 cases per 100k inhabitants.

NaNReports of house thefts are 6.96% higher than average with 187.2 cases per 100k inhabitants.

NaNCases of robbery are uncommon with 187.2 reported cases per 100k inhabitants, about 30.35% less the national average.

Lecce is generally a safe city for residents and tourists.

The city is known for its welcoming atmosphere.

Lecce has maintained a relatively low crime rate, and there have been no significant increases in recent years.

However, like any other place, it is always wise to remain cautious.

Visitors are advised to be mindful of pickpocketing and keep a close eye on their belongings, especially in crowded areas.

By taking these precautions, you can enjoy the charms of Lecce with peace of mind..

Public transport in Lecce is lacking, and traffic is very high.

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There are on average 0.72 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.

Around 1.09km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Lecce consist of bicycle lanes.

This makes Lecce somewhat bike-friendly by Italian standards.

Single tickets can be purchased at most of tobacconists and newspaper sellers around the city. The cost of a single ticket is €1.00 (€1.50 if bought on board), a 90-min ticket is €1.30; a day ticket costs €2.50 while a seven-day ticket costs €9.70..