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Welcome back! We’ve been living in Italy for a few months now, and while the coffee is cheap and the views are priceless, our bank account has had a few "surprises" lately.

It turns out there are quite a few hidden costs to life here that don’t show up in the brochures. From "bollo" taxes and unexpected apartment fees to the reality of Italian utilities, we’re breaking down what it actually costs us to live here week-to-week in 2026.

We want to be as transparent as possible for anyone else thinking of making the move. Have a watch and let us know—did any of these surprise you?

Got questions about moving to Italy or our specific expenses? Drop them in the comments! We’re an open book and love chatting with you all.

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