Livigno is duty-free, but not everything is cheaper. Here is what to actually buy.
Livigno's duty-free status (no VAT, no excise duties) makes it famous for cheap petrol and luxury goods. The truth is more nuanced.
What is genuinely cheap
Premium alcohol (whisky, cognac), cigarettes, perfume, ski clothing from local brands like Vist, sunglasses, electronics from sport-tech category.
What is the same price
Food groceries, most restaurants, hotel rates. The 'duty-free' label does not magically discount everything.
Limits on the way back
EU residents leaving Livigno can bring back 175 EUR of goods duty-free, 1 litre of spirits and 200 cigarettes. Beyond that — declare at the border.
Petrol
Diesel is around 1.20 EUR/L vs 1.85 EUR/L in mainland Italy. Fill the tank if you're driving back south.
Treat Livigno as a long-weekend luxury and alcohol run rather than a discount supermarket. The drive from Malpensa is 250 km, about 4 hours via the Foscagno pass.
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