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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Cost of Living in Florence

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$2,332/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,316
Groceries & eating out$708
Transport$46
Utilities & phones$263
Average local salary (after tax)$2,124/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,316/mo
1BR, outside center$975/mo
3BR, city center$2,432/mo
3BR, outside center$1,653/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.89
Bread (loaf)$2.36
Eggs (12)$5.65
Rice (1kg)$3.17
Chicken (1kg)$12
Apples (1kg)$3.07
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.51
Potatoes (1kg)$2.43
Water (1.5L)$0.65
Wine (mid-range)$8.26
Beer (0.5L)$2.14

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$24
Mid-range dinner for 2$94
Cappuccino$2.31
Beer (draught)$7.08
Coke (0.33L)$3.49

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$46
Single ride$2.01
Taxi start$3.89
Taxi per km$1.30
Gasoline (1L)$2.08

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,973
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,485
Transport (2 rides/day)$121
SIM card$12
Total 30 days$3,591

Florence vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Florence?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $2,332/month in Florence, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $3,098/month.

What is the average salary in Florence?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Florence is about $2,124, according to Numbeo data.

Is Florence expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Vienna ($2,394/mo), Porto ($1,940/mo), Rome ($2,191/mo), Hamburg ($2,420/mo), Malaga ($2,157/mo). Florence comes in at $2,332/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.