Cost of Living in Florence, Italy

Florence has a cost of living index of 75/100 (New York = 100). It is 25% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

75/100
Cost Index
$1,850/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
temperate Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 70/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,500/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$950/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.9/kg
Dining OutScore: 70/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10.5/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$80/month
One-Way Ticket$1.75/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.65/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 65/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$9/entry
Personal CareScore: 60/100
Haircut (Men)$22/cut
Haircut (Women)$45/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 70/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$48/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
88/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Santo Spirito, San Frediano, Oltrarno

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florence cheap to live in?

Florence has a cost of living index of 75/100, where New York = 100. It is 25% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,500–$2,100 per month.

How much does rent cost in Florence?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Florence costs approximately $1,500/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $950/month.

Is Florence good for digital nomads?

Florence has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Florence?

The median net monthly salary in Florence is approximately $1,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 28%.

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

Florence (cost index 75) is 25% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $625/month by moving from New York to Florence.

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