Florence vs Lyon: cost of living for digital nomads
Florence, Italy and Lyon, France, 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 and Lyon cost about the same per month ($2,140).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Lyon against $1,000 in Florence.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Lyon: 200 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Florence is mediterranean; Lyon is temperate.
Florence wins 1 of the measured lines; Lyon wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Florence or Lyon?
Florence and Lyon cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $2,140.
Which city is safer, Florence or Lyon?
Florence and Lyon score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Florence or Lyon?
Lyon has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Florence.
| Line | Florence | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,140 | $2,140 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $950 |
| Food | $520 | $520 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Coworking | $160 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| 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): Florence September 10, 2026, Lyon September 11, 2026.