Cost of Living in Florence for Students

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Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, making it an attractive city to study and explore arts. It also has a rich history and cultural heritage and is regarded as Europe’s medieval centre of trade and finance. Florence has long been a sought-after destination in Europe for its universities, with the University of Florence being Italy’s oldest and largest institution.

Is Florence a student city?

Florence is a perfect student city because of its prestigious institutions, friendliness, and lively and multicultural atmosphere. Students choose to study in Florence due to renowned art schools, history programs and courses related to its languages and culture. Additionally, Florence offers an exciting social scene and cultural fun for students.

Is Florence expensive?

The cost of living in Florence is €800 – €1,300 /month, including rent, food, transportation and others. But this will exclude your tuition fees.

The cost of living will depend upon your lifestyle.

For more personalized information, use our cost of living calculator to estimate your desired area’s average cost of living.

Before we list the details of the cost of living in Florence, let’s summarize its cost.

Expenses	Cost (Average)
Average Tuition Fees	€3,500 – €16,000 /Year
Accommodation	€350 – €900 /Month
Local transport	€67 /Month

Is Florence, Italy, expensive for international students?

Florence has both public and universities where the public ones provide a low cost of tuition fee. However, the fees will depend upon the program of study and the university. There may be some financial aid options that you can apply to in some universities to cover your tuition fees. Below is only an average tuition fee for UG and PG programs, but please check with your universities for the same.

Undergraduate Tuition Fee	Post-Graduate Tuition Fee
€3,500 – €9,800 / Year	€3,900 – €16,000 / Year

Is it expensive to live in Florence?

On average, the cost of rent in Florence is €100 – €200 /week. However, student accommodation in Florence provides affordable rent and is located near universities. Below are the types of student accommodation you can find in Florence; we’ve provided brief details and price listings on each. This will give you an idea of your choice and options before making an informed decision.

Student Housing

Student housing is the best type of student accommodation, offering a safe and private living space. You can choose from a wide range of rooms per your needs and budget. The rooms are fully furnished with modern amenities.

Most of the accommodations are at a distance of under 3 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are up to 20 miles.

Student Housing	Price
Ensuite/ Studio	€350 – €550 /Month

Private Apartment

Private student accommodation is an off-campus type of accommodation. They offer private and independent living with no restrictions. You can choose to stay in a single or shared student apartment. The buildings are modern, homely, furnished, close to universities and equipped with modern amenities.

Apartment	Price
Private	€620 – €900 /Month

University Halls

University halls are on-campus and suitable for freshers as they help transition into a new student life and culture. The halls are within or close to the building campus, making it convenient to get to classes.

University Hall	Price
Ensuite/ Studio	€600 – €1,500 /Month

Is it expensive to eat out in Florence?

In the city centre, food prices will differ from the off-beat path. Let’s say a mid-range meal will cost €25-35 per person in the city centre while it may cost €15-25 per person in the suburbs of Florence. So, it depends upon your location, eating and spending habits. If you want to eat out sometimes, you should eat at local eateries as they are more reasonably priced. For groceries, it will cost you around €320 /month.

How much are electricity bills in Florence?

On average, the cost of electricity bills in Florence is €200 /month. Student housing and apartments cover the utility bills. For your information, the utility bills in Florence will cost €250 /month.

How do you get around Florence?

The beauty and attraction of Florence can be discovered by walking throughout the city. But, if you need public transportation, some buses and trams will take you to places within the city and surrounding areas. A single bus ticket will cost €1.20 while a tram far will cost €1.50.