Cost of Living in Florence, Italy
Last updated on Jan 05, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Florence, Italy is generally considered to be quite high. A nice one bedroom apartment in Florence can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Florence can range from $20 to $30 per person.
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We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Florence, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Florence is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices for apartments in the city center can be quite expensive, and groceries and other everyday items can also be pricey. Eating out in restaurants can also be costly, but there are plenty of affordable options available. Transportation costs are relatively low, with public transportation being the most economical way to get around," remarked one expat in Florence.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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