Moving abroad comes with costs that people expect, such as visas and living expenses, but some outgoings are not anticipated.
An expat, who has lived in Italy for over a decade, has shared two taxes individuals may not realise they have to pay when moving abroad.
Expat Valeira spoke on the YouTube channel Dramatically Expatic about the additional expenses that come with owning a car.
Valeria said: "The number one thing that was quite surprising for me is that owning a car in Italy can be pretty expensive, and it varies based on the region or the city where you live."
The expat has lived in Italy for 10 years
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In Italy, road taxes are "quite high", and people have to pay the "Bollo Auto", which is the annual vehicle ownership tax.
The Bollo Auto is calculated and paid at a regional level based on engine power, the residence where you drive and the impact on the environment.
The expat explained: "You can expect to pay quite a lot. Then, car insurance can get ridiculously expensive because it depends on the city where you reside. I learned when I moved to Florence, I had to renew my car insurance, which cost way more.
"It's because Florence is a metropolitan area and sees more accidents. I was absolutely shocked to find this out and was re-evaluating whether I needed the car at all because it can get pretty expensive."
Another thing that came as a huge surprise to the expat is the television tax you have to pay in Italy.
She said: "Italy loves some random taxes. For example, the television tax will be added to your electricity bill.
"It sounds ridiculous but it is a thing in Italy. If you do not own a television, to avoid paying this tax, you will have to apply every year and let the officials know that you do not own a television because it is automatically assumed that you have one."
Individuals who do not let officials know every single year that they do not own a television will be taxed.
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The expat shared the additional expenses people do not realise they have to pay in Italy
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The expat added: "I think it is common knowledge but taxes are pretty high.
"If you are planning on moving here and being self-employed, be prepared to pay a large sum of what you make in taxes."
Another pair of expats in Italy shared problems putting people off moving to Italy.
They shared there is a huge rubbish problem that is impacting the island of Sicily, with there seemingly not being an "importance on cleaning up".
