Cost of Living

Florence, Italy

Live cost-of-living data for Florence — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
38/ 10062% cheaper than New York
-10% rent since Jul 2026
$2,105/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
27%
Income Tax
temperate Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
70/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,354/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$996/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,410/month
Food & Groceries
58/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.7/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.95/kg
Transportation
48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$50/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$221/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$90/visit
Dentist Visit$110/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$18/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$550/month
International Primary School (yearly)$13,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$14/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$16/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$65/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$900/month
Babysitter (per hour)$17/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$22/pack
Fitness & Sports
53/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

70 Mbps
Internet Speed
$215
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
88/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Oltrarno, San Frediano, Santo Spirito

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florence cheap to live in?

Florence has a cost of living index of 38/100, where New York = 100. It is 62% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,360–$1,904 per month.

How much does rent cost in Florence?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Florence costs approximately $1,354/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $996/month.

Is Florence good for digital nomads?

Florence has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 70 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $215/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Florence?

The median net monthly salary in Florence is approximately $2,105 USD. The income tax rate is around 27%.

How does Florence compare to New York for cost of living?

Florence (cost index 38) is 62% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,550/month by moving from New York to Florence.

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