✦ Cost of living
Florence
Florence, Italy
US = 100
In plain terms: Florence is about 2% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $900/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing95−5%
- Food & groceries104+4%
- Transport78−22%
- Utilities118+18%
- Healthcare80−20%
- Goods & services106+6%
Good to know before you move to Florence
An open-air museum in the Tuscan hills — Renaissance art, Chianti country on the doorstep and a walkable historic core. Tourism keeps the centre pricey and busy, but salaries are modest and it runs cheaper than Milan or Rome overall.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Internet
- 120 Mbps
- English
- Fairly common
- Safety
- 60/100
- Climate
- ❄ 7°C · ☀ 26°C · 240 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Power
- F/L · 230V
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Popular areas
- Oltrarno · Santa Croce · San Marco · Campo di Marte
About
“Cradle of the Renaissance”
An open-air museum in the Tuscan hills — Renaissance art, Chianti country on the doorstep and a walkable historic core. Tourism keeps the centre pricey and busy, but salaries are modest and it runs cheaper than Milan or Rome overall.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coordinates
- 43.77, 11.26
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
43%
Income tax
progressive
22%
VAT / sales
24%
Corporate
26%
Capital gains
$1,900
Avg net salary
per month
Plus regional/municipal surcharges.
Flat-tax regimes for new residents and impatriates.
Visas & residency
Quota-based work permits (Decreto Flussi); new digital-nomad route.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Passive income.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
60/100
Healthcare
80/100
Pollution
48/100
Internet
120 Mbps
Jan avg
+7 °C
Jul avg
+26 °C
Sunny days
240/yr
Walkability
84/100
Public transit
68/100
Family-friendly
66/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Medium
- Coworking spaces
- 18
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
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? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Florence, IT?
Florence, IT's cost-of-living index is 98 (US average = 100) — about 2% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $900 per month.
What are the average living costs in Florence, IT?
Living costs in Florence, IT are about 2% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 98 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $900. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Florence, IT?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $900 per month, and around $680 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Italy?
Italy has a top income-tax rate of 43% and a VAT or sales tax of 22%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Florence, IT?
Florence, IT averages around +7 °C in January and +26 °C in July, with roughly 240 sunny days a year.
Is Florence, IT safe?
Florence, IT scores 60 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.