🇮🇹Cost of Living in Florence
Italy · Population: 380,000 · Cost Index: 62/100
Cost of Living in Florence
Italy · Europe
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, home to masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Brunelleschi's iconic dome. This compact Tuscan city offers world-class art, incredible cuisine, and a charming historic center, though tourism drives prices above the Italian average.
380,000
Population
62
Cost Index
65
Safety Index
74
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,600 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$850.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$600.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,600.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,050.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$14.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$55.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$9.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.40Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.20Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$10.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.20Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.70Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$38.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.50Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$3.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.20Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.80Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$165.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$16.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$28.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$35.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$55.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$7.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$40.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$9.50Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.80Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$78.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$33.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Italian
- Cost Index
- 62/100
- Safety Index
- 65/100
- Quality of Life
- 74/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.