Thank you for this very helpful information. I and my husband are planning to permanently relocate to Abruzzo in the next 2 years. I will be an Italian citizen but my husband will obtain his citizenship later.
As far as bringing items from the USA, how can we find out if an electrical item will be compatible with 50 Hz/ 220 volts? Should I Google each item? We love IKEA here and will probably buy items at the store in Bari. Is it worth shipping: towels, kitchen cookware, glasses and dishes, etc? Is there a site that can tell you what is not shippable to Italy, like acrylic paints (hobby)?

I’m trying to formulate a game plan and become educated in advance of our move!

Many Thanks,

Lori