How much do you need to earn to live here, after Italy takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Italy's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Florence is roughly €2,240/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €2,788/month gross (€2,004 net after ~28% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €1,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Campo di Marte) | €1,200 Median neighborhood | €1,450 Premium neighborhood (Centro Storico) |
| Groceries | €330 | €396 | €495 |
| Transport | €37 | €37 | €37 |
| Utilities | €155 | €155 | €155 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €180 | €216 | €270 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,702 | €2,004 | €2,407 |
€2,240/month gross
€2,788/month gross
€3,613/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Florence.
Campo di Marte
15 min by bus
€1,000 - €1,200
San Frediano
15 min by walk
€1,050 - €1,250
Oltrarno
12 min by walk
€1,100 - €1,300
Centro Storico
5 min by walk
€1,350 - €1,550
Santa Croce
8 min by walk
€1,150 - €1,350
Oltrarno
12 min by walk
€1,100 - €1,300
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Italy's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €2,240/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Florence. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,788/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Italy.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Florence is approximately €1,230/month. Rents range from €1,000 in Campo di Marte to €1,550 in Centro Storico.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Florence cost approximately €330. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Italy are progressive. At the budget salary level of €2,240/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 24%. At the comfortable level of €2,788/month, it rises to approximately 28%. This includes income tax and social contributions.