Brussels vs Florence: cost of living for digital nomads
Brussels, Belgium and Florence, Italy, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Florence is about 6% cheaper than Brussels for a month of nomad living ($2,140 vs $2,280).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in Florence against $1,050 in Brussels.
- Florence scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Brussels: 180 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Brussels is temperate; Florence is mediterranean.
Brussels wins 1 of the measured lines; Florence wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Brussels or Florence?
Florence is cheaper: about $2,140/month against $2,280/month in Brussels, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Brussels or Florence?
Florence scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Brussels.
Which has faster internet, Brussels or Florence?
Brussels has faster typical internet: 180 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Florence.
| Line | Brussels | Florence |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,280 | $2,140 |
| Rent | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Food | $540 | $520 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $170 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 180 | 110 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Brussels September 11, 2026, Florence September 10, 2026.