Italy · Europe
Florence
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,140Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,440/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Italy.
Healthcare
Universal public SSN care is good overall (life expectancy among EU's highest) though quality and waiting times vary, with northern regions and private clinics in Milan and Rome generally faster.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive IRPEF rates (23%–43%) plus local surtaxes, with credits for foreign tax and optional special regimes (e.g. 7% flat tax on foreign pension income for retirees moving to certain southern municipalities).
English
Moderate — English is common in tourism, business and among younger urban residents in Milan and Rome, but limited in smaller towns and public offices.
Getting in — Italy
Full Italy guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Student Visa (Visto per studio)
Length of the course, converted to a permesso di soggiorno
Investor Visa for Italy
2 years, renewable for 3
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Florence at a glance
Florence, Italy costs about $2,140 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 47% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,000 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 110 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Tampere at $2,130 a month to Lund at $2,160.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Florence
How much does it cost to live in Florence?
A solo remote worker in Florence, Italy spends an estimated $2,140 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Florence?
Rent in Florence is an estimated $1,000 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Florence?
Internet in Florence averages 110 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Florence?
A coworking space in Florence costs an estimated $160 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Florence safe?
Florence has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Florence's nomad score?
Florence scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.