Florence ranks 9th of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $2,028 a month in essentials, 63% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,070 covers that 1.0×. 100.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 12.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Jul 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $993 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,457 |
| Groceries | $188 |
| Dining out | $541 |
| Utilities | $261 |
| Local transport | $45 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,028 |
| Avg net salary | $2,070 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,862 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,833 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Florence, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $28.24 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $78.37 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $14.98 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.31 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.07 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.41 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.57 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.88 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.57 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.99 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.73 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $26.78 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.42 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.05 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.33 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.31 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.93 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.69 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.96 |
| Monthly transit pass | $44.95 |
| Taxi start | $3.80 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.27 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.10 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $227.50 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $33.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.52 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $75.68 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Florence has 100.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the lowest of the 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Florence runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8°C | 4.2°C | 79% | 61% | 77 mm |
| Feb | 8.6°C | 6.2°C | 77% | 59% | 94 mm |
| Mar | 10.7°C | 8.4°C | 71% | 54% | 78 mm |
| Apr | 13.8°C | 12.4°C | 70% | 53% | 71 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 17.9°C | 75% | 57% | 91 mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 24.6°C | 69% | 43% | 41 mm |
| Jul | 26.3°C | 28.7°C | 63% | 27% | 20 mm |
| Aug | 25.8°C | 28°C | 64% | 32% | 34 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 22°C | 70% | 45% | 94 mm |
| Oct | 16.6°C | 16.5°C | 79% | 57% | 117 mm |
| Nov | 11.6°C | 10.2°C | 82% | 64% | 129 mm |
| Dec | 8°C | 5.9°C | 83% | 61% | 102 mm |
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