Money and taxes

Banking, cost of living, and taxes in Italy and the US.

• Cost of Living in Florence (2026)Florence living costs in 2026: rent by zone, the city's TARI waste tax, Publiacqua water rates, bus passes and Tuscan household spending, with sources.
• Cost of Living in Italy (2026)Italian households spent €2,782 a month on average in 2025. Rent by city, 2026 energy prices, groceries, transit, health and local taxes, with sources.
• Cost of Living in Milan (2026)Lombardy households spent €3,066 a month in 2025 (ISTAT). Milan rent by zone, TARI, water, ATM passes, Area C and health costs, with a sourced budget.
• Cost of Living in Rome (2026)Rome rents averaged €19.2/m² a month in Q3 2026. Rent by area, 2026 TARI rates, Acea water, Metrebus passes and Lazio household spending, with sources.
• FBAR for Americans in Italy (2026)Americans in Italy file an FBAR when foreign accounts top $10,000 combined. Who files, what counts, the April 15 deadline, euro conversion and penalties.
• The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for Americans in Italy (2026)The foreign earned income exclusion is $132,900 for 2026. Who qualifies in Italy, what income counts, the 330-day test, housing limits and the tax credit.