🇮🇹 Florence vs 🇸🇪 Malmo

Malmo is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $857/month in Malmo vs $1074/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Florence is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Florence has a rate of 0.55 per 100,000 and Malmo has 1.10 per 100,000.

Malmo edges ahead on most metrics. Florence isn't far behind — it depends what matters to you. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Florence: Italy Digital Nomad Visa (moderate requirements, 1 year (renewable)). Malmo: Sweden Self-Employment Permit (complex process, 2 years (renewable)). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Florence is warmer in summer (30°C vs 20°C). Malmo has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

English is easier to get by in Malmo (EF EPI score: 86/100) than in Florence (62/100). In Malmo, daily life and professional settings often work in English. In Florence, learning some of the local language will make long-term settlement significantly smoother.