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Florence

Renaissance capital of Tuscany, a globally iconic art-and-history destination.

In Florence, a mid-range month runs about $2,572 (€2,230) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet4.5/10

Slower internet than about 55% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There8.9/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

30 categories for Florence, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cinque Terre (~150 km) · Venice (~200 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cinque Terre (~150 km) · Zadar (~300 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cinque Terre (~150 km) · Venice (~200 km)

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What we'd want to know before moving here.

Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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