Florence travel budget

Florence: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Florence

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Florence for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 116 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2248* (2142 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 175 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4373* (4172 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 216 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6634* (6328 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Florence compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Florence in 2024 is 3% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Florence in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Florence by expense type

Restaurant budget in Florence

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Florence is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 27)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 32 to $ 53)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 12)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 7.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Florence

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Florence is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 82 to $ 406)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 69 to $ 360)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 60 to $ 835)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 245/night
($ 62 to $ 693)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 671/night
($ 229 to $ 1771)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 164/month
($ 90 to $ 323)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 310/month
($ 80 to $ 945)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 231/month
($ 58 to $ 1235)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 196/month
($ 69 to $ 554)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 350/month
($ 105 to $ 1023)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Florence

On average, the price of supermarket food in Florence is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 8.6 to $ 13)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Florence

On average, the price of transport in Florence is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.2
($ 4.2 to $ 7.3)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 7.3 to $ 87)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Florence

On average, budget for leisure activities in Florence is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 10 to $ 13)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 13 to $ 32)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Florence

On average, shopping budget in Florence is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 7.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 53 to $ 105)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
($ 21 to $ 42)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Florence
Edinburgh → Florence
Edinburgh → Florence
$ 281
(fair price: $ 214)
London → Florence
London → Florence
London → Florence
$ 184
(fair price: $ 137)
Los Angeles → Florence
Los Angeles  → Florence
Los Angeles  → Florence
$ 987
(fair price: $ 810)
Dublin → Florence
Dublin → Florence
Dublin → Florence
$ 213
(fair price: $ 180)
New York City → Florence
New York City → Florence
New York City → Florence
$ 746
(fair price: $ 637)
Manchester → Florence
Manchester → Florence
Manchester → Florence
$ 229
(fair price: $ 202)

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About this information on the cost of living in Florence

The information about the cost of living in Florence shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Florence was updated on 09-11-2024.

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