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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy. Capital of the region. 1
Population
361,625 residents in the comune on 1 January 2026 (ISTAT). Wikipedia also gives 988,494 in the metropolitan city, and about 1.5 million in the wider Florence, Prato and Pistoia area. 1 2
Internet Speed
95 Mbps average; Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) widely available in city center
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). The Italy costs prep uses the European Central Bank reference of 19 October 2026: 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, or 0.8909 euro per US dollar. Cards are widely used; keep small cash for markets. 3 4
Tap Water
Tap water is safe to drink. A fountain set into the wall of the Palazzo Vecchio gives free still and sparkling water. Do not drink from a fountain signed non potabile. 3 9
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin). 3
SIM Card
TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Buy one with a passport; the shop usually makes a codice fiscale from it. iliad activation is €9.99. GIGA 150 is €7.99 a month for 150 GB, GIGA 200 is €9.99 a month for 200 GB plus 15 GB in the EU, and GIGA 250 is €11.99 a month for 250 GB. GIGA 200 replaced the TOP 230 plan that the Italy prep and the Florence cost file still name; the cost file puts its monthly plan and its tourist SIM on that €9.99 tier. 3 5 6 29
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are best; Unicredit or Intesa Sanpaolo for local residency
Accommodation
Airbnb, HousingAnywhere, or local agents like Apartments Florence
Cashless Friendly
Cards are accepted widely. A restaurant coperto is common, a tip is not required, and leaving the change is the usual gesture. A tip cannot be added to a card slip, so small cash still helps. 3
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb (€1,800/mo avg), The Student Hotel / Social Hub (€1,200 - €1,600/mo)
Budget Accommodation
Ostello Bello Firenze (Via Faenza 58) - €45/night for dorms
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria (Historical Heart) 9
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Oltrarno (San Frediano/Santo Spirito) for local vibes, or Rifredi for better prices/transit

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
NOTONLYDESK lists a Florence coworking day pass from €15 and a dedicated desk from €149 a month, both before VAT. The Florence cost file uses that €149 month plus 22% VAT. The Social Hub at Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70-72 still offers coworking, and its own site does not print a day or month price. 11 12 17 3
Best Cafe for Work
Ditta Artigianale (Via dello Sprone 5) - Reliable WiFi, power outlets, specialty coffee (~€4 per latte)
Networking Events
Creative Mornings Florence; Startup Grind Firenze chapters
Social Events for Expats
Expats Living in Florence Facebook Group; Weekly language exchanges at Virgin Rock Pub

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
AppTaxi or IT Taxi (Uber is limited to Uber Black/Van and very expensive)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Ridemovi (Orange bikes/ebikes) - ~€1.50 per 20 mins; Mimoto for electric scooters
Best Beach Nearby
Viareggio (1 hour 20 mins by train, ~€10.50 one way)
Top Regional Airline
ITA Airways (operates out of FLR airport)
Top International Airline
Air France, KLM, Lufthansa (Connecting via FLR or PSA)
Highway Access
Autostrada A1 passes the west edge of Florence. Villa Costanza park-and-ride sits just off it, with tram line 1 into town. Driving in the historic centre, inside the viali, needs a resident permit and is camera-enforced. 9
Main Train/Transit Hub
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) 9 15
Public Transport Passes
Autolinee Toscane and the GEST tram share the urban capoluogo ticket. From 1 August 2026 a single is €2 for 90 minutes and the monthly pass is €42.20. The Florence cost file uses that monthly pass. 7 8
Regional Travel
Trenitalia (Regional and Frecciarossa high-speed) to Rome (1.5h) or Bologna (35m)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Careggi, 3 Largo Giovanni Alessandro Brambilla. OpenStreetMap maps it as a hospital. 13
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Garage (Via de' Pandolfini 22) - English friendly, €20 drop-in
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Swan 77 (Via de' Pepi 77) - Central, ~€80/mo; Virgin Active (Rovezzano) - Premium
Laundry Services
Wash & Dry Self Service (Via dei Servi 105) - ~€5 per wash

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Deliveroo are the market leaders
Best Local Dish to Try
Bistecca alla fiorentina, a large T-bone priced by the 100 grams, and lampredotto, herb-boiled tripe in a roll from a street cart. 9
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
L'OV Osteria Vegetariana (Piazza del Carmine 4R) - ~€25 per person
Best Dessert Spots
Gelateria dei Neri, Via dei Neri 9/11. 14
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio (Fresh produce, much cheaper than San Lorenzo)
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it (very fast Prime delivery); Esselunga for online groceries
Grocery Delivery
Esselunga a Casa; Carrefour Express online
Bar/Nightlife Area
Piazza Santo Spirito (Oltrarno) - casual drinks; Santa Croce area - clubs/bars
Local Brewery
Birrificio Artigianale Il Mastio; Archea Brewery (Via dei Serragli 44)
Wine Bars
Le Volpi e l'Uva (Piazza dei Rossi 1) - High quality, small producers 9
Street Food Stalls
Da Nerbone in Mercato Centrale - iconic lampredotto sandwiches
Popular International Cuisine
Koto Ramen (Via Giuseppe Verdi 42); Dim Sum (Via Antonio Magliabechi 9)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio 1 9
Museums & Art Venues
Uffizi Gallery: €25 if you buy on the day, €29 if you book ahead. The Accademia Gallery holds Michelangelo's David. A Wikivoyage note last updated in November 2018 still prints an Accademia adult ticket of €16. 10 9 1
Historical Sites
Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Pitti 1 9
Religious Sites
Basilica di Santa Croce (Michelangelo/Galileo's tombs); San Miniato al Monte 9 1
Annual Events
Calcio Storico (June); Scoppio del Carro (Easter Sunday)
Cultural Districts
Oltrarno (Artisan workshops and traditional crafts) 9
Theater Venues
Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Opera/Concerts)
Local Markets
Mercato delle Cascine (Tuesday mornings - huge general market)
Music Scene
Jazz Club Firenze (Via Nuova de' Caccini 3); Viper Theatre (Indie/Rock)
Street Art
Clet Abraham's modified street signs; Blub 'L'arte sa nuotare' series
Cooking Classes
Desinare (Via de' Serragli 234R)
Art Galleries
Galleria Continua (San Gimignano/Florence connections); Street Levels Gallery
Historic Buildings
Basilica di San Lorenzo & Medici Chapels 1
Local Heritage
The Giglio (Iris/Lily) flower, symbol of Florence since the 11th century

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Fiesole (20 mins by bus) – Hiking trails with panoramic city views
National Parks Nearby
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna. It covers 36,426 hectares in the provinces of Arezzo, Forli-Cesena and Florence, and was established in 1989. 18
Cycling/Walking Paths
Parco delle Cascine - longest green lung in the city
Scenic Viewpoints
Piazzale Michelangelo - the classic sunset view of the city 9 16
Birdwatching Locations
Oasi WWF del Bottaccio (45 mins away)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly prohibited in city parks; allowed only in designated BBQ areas in rural Mugello

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane; DHL Express (Via della Cupola 131)
Tech Repair Services
Juice (Apple Premium Reseller, Via dei Conti 27)
Table Tennis Spots
Circolo Vie Nuove (Viale Giannotti) - local social club
Language Classes
The British Institute of Florence teaches Italian and runs lectures, a library and social events. It has done so for more than 100 years. 27
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca delle Oblate (Via dell'Oriuolo 24) - view of the Duomo while studying
Community Centers
Manifattura Tabacchi (Urban regeneration space with events/workshops)
Gaming Lounges
Multiple arcade/VR centers available in Novoli district
Casino & Gaming Halls
Admiral Interactive (Viale Fratelli Rosselli) - strictly regulated

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €232,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €140,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €312,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €192,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €5,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €400,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €240,000)
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. IRAP no longer applies to self-employed professionals. For 2025 only, IRES can fall from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. 24 21
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% standard rate 25
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. PwC treats you as resident if, for more than 183 days in the year, counting fractions of days, you are physically in Italy, you have your habitual abode here, or Italy is the centre of your personal and family life. Registration in the population register creates a presumption. 21 23
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% national IRPEF on income above €50,000 in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to €28,000 and 33% from €28,001 to €50,000. The English page of the revenue agency still prints 35% on the middle band, and a note on the same page says the 2026 budget law cut it to 33%. PwC prints 33%. Regional tax is about 1.23% to 3.33% and municipal tax is 0% to 0.9%. 19 21
VAT
22% standard IVA. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The tax is included in the displayed price. 3
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
From 2024, a controlled foreign company is caught when its effective tax is under 15% on certified accounts. If the accounts are not certified, the test is foreign tax under half the Italian corporate tax that would apply. The Italy tax profile still states only that half-rate test. 26
Property Tax
IMU (Municipal property tax) - not applicable to primary residence unless luxury 22
Property Transaction Tax
Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2% with first-home relief instead of 9%, with a minimum of €1,000. A VAT sale with the same relief is 4% VAT on the price, plus €200 registration tax, €200 mortgage tax and €200 cadastral tax. 20
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Non-EU citizens can apply for the digital nomad / remote worker visa. The Italy costs prep uses a 2026 income floor of €2,125 a month. The New York consulate page still prints €24,789 a year and dates that sentence to 2024. Inbound workers who transfer residence from 2024 exempt 50% of qualifying Italian employment and self-employment income, up to €600,000, in the year of the move and the next four years. 28 22

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia Florence, capital of Tuscany, 361,625 residents in 2026, landmarksReference
  2. Comuni e Citta, ISTAT residents 361,625 on 1 January 2026Reference
  3. Wikivoyage Italy, plugs, tap water, SIM registration, tipping and VATSecondary
  4. ECB euro reference, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars on 19 October 2026Official
  5. iliad GIGA 200, 9.99 euro a month, 200 GB plus 15 GB in the EU, which replaced the TOP 230 offerOfficial
  6. iliad GIGA 150, 7.99 euro, 150 GB plus 12 GB in the EUOfficial
  7. Autolinee Toscane, urban capoluogo single 2 euro and monthly pass 42.20 euro from 1 August 2026Official
  8. GEST tram, 90-minute urban ticket 2 euro and monthly pass 42.20 euroOfficial
  9. Wikivoyage Florence, station, A1, centre driving ban, steak, lampredotto and wine barSecondary
  10. Uffizi tickets, 25 euro on the day and 29 euro booked aheadOfficial
  11. NOTONLYDESK Florence, day pass from 15 euro and dedicated desk from 149 euro a month before VATListings
  12. The Social Hub Florence, Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70-72, coworking with no printed day rateOfficial
  13. OpenStreetMap, Careggi university hospital, Largo Brambilla 3Reference
  14. OpenStreetMap, Gelateria dei Neri, Via dei Neri 9/11Reference
  15. OpenStreetMap, Firenze Santa Maria Novella stationReference
  16. OpenStreetMap, Piazzale MichelangioloReference
  17. OpenStreetMap, The Social Hub Firenze LavagniniReference
  18. Parks.it, Foreste Casentinesi national park, 36,426 hectares, provinces of Arezzo, Forli-Cesena and FlorenceOfficial
  19. Agenzia delle Entrate, IRPEF bands and the 2026 cut of the middle rate to 33 percentOfficial
  20. Agenzia delle Entrate, first-home registration tax 2 percent, minimum 1,000 euroOfficial
  21. PwC, 2026 IRPEF 23, 33 and 43 percent, and IRAP ended for the self-employedProfessional
  22. PwC inbound workers, 50 percent exemption up to 600,000 euro, and IMU on a main homeProfessional
  23. PwC, tax residence after more than 183 days, abode or family centreProfessional
  24. PwC, IRES 24 percent, IRAP 3.9 percent, and a 2025 reinvestment cutProfessional
  25. PwC, 26 percent on dividends to resident individualsProfessional
  26. PwC controlled foreign company test, effective tax under 15 percent from 2024Professional
  27. British Institute of Florence, Italian lessons, library and lecturesOfficial
  28. New York consulate, digital nomad visa, 2024 income line of 24,789 euro a yearOfficial
  29. iliad offer list, GIGA 150 at 7.99 euro, GIGA 200 at 9.99 and GIGA 250 at 11.99 a monthOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy Digital Nomad Visa/Permit (introduced 2024); Worker Repatriation Scheme (Lavoratori… Non-EU citizens can apply for the digital nomad / remote worker visa. The Italy costs prep…
    • Best Coworking Space The Social Hub (Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 70) - €25/day or €250/mo; Multiverso (Via del… NOTONLYDESK lists a Florence coworking day pass from €15 and a dedicated desk from €149 a…
    • Best Dessert Spots Gelateria Dei Neri (Via dei Neri 9) - Try the Ricotta and Fig gelato Gelateria dei Neri, Via dei Neri 9/11.
    • Best Hospital Ospedale Careggi (Largo Brambilla 3) - Public; Villa Donatello - Private Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Careggi, 3 Largo Giovanni Alessandro Brambilla…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Bistecca alla Fiorentina (market price ~€50-70/kg); Lampredotto (street food ~€5) Bistecca alla fiorentina, a large T-bone priced by the 100 grams, and lampredotto…
    18 more changes
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards accepted almost everywhere, including most coffee shops Cards are accepted widely. A restaurant coperto is common, a tip is not required, and…
    • City Florence, Tuscany, Italy Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy. Capital of the region.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applied to low-tax jurisdictions From 2024, a controlled foreign company is caught when its effective tax is under 15% on…
    • Corporate Tax 24% (IRES) + 3.9% (IRAP regional tax) IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; Euro (€) used. Widely digital but carry small cash for markets Euro (EUR). The Italy costs prep uses the European Central Bank reference of 19 October…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43% national IRPEF on income above €50,000 in 2026. The bands under that are 23% up to…
    • Highway Access A1 Autostrada del Sole (North-South axis connecting Milan and Rome) Autostrada A1 passes the west edge of Florence. Villa Costanza park-and-ride sits just off…
    • Language Classes British Institute of Florence or Europass Italian Language School The British Institute of Florence teaches Italian and runs lectures, a library and social…
    • Museums & Art Venues Uffizi Gallery (€25); Accademia Gallery (€16 - David statue) Uffizi Gallery: €25 if you buy on the day, €29 if you book ahead. The Accademia Gallery…
    • National Parks Nearby Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi (1.5 hours drive) Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna. It covers 36,426…
    • Population 382,000 (Metropolitan: 1,000,000+) 361,625 residents in the comune on 1 January 2026 (ISTAT). Wikipedia also gives 988,494 in…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C, F, and L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin).
    • Property Transaction Tax Registration tax: 2% for first home, 9% for others; plus cadastral taxes Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2% with first-home relief instead of 9%…
    • Public Transport Passes Autolinee Toscane: €1.70 single ticket (90 min), €35 monthly pass Autolinee Toscane and the GEST tram share the urban capoluogo ticket. From 1 August 2026 a…
    • SIM Card Iliad (Via degli Speziali 6) - €9.99/mo for 150GB; TIM or Vodafone for better regional… TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and iliad sell prepaid SIMs. Buy one with a passport; the shop…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (Public fountains 'Nasoni' provide free cold water) Tap water is safe to drink. A fountain set into the wall of the Palazzo Vecchio gives free…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (more than 183 days) Residents are taxed on worldwide income. PwC treats you as resident if, for more than 183…
    • VAT 22% standard rate; reduced rates for food/books 22% standard IVA. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The tax is included in…

    fix pass after the batch check: SIM card line aligned with the country prep and the other Italian cities (GIGA 150 stated as 150 GB without the EU bucket, the retired TOP 230 replaced by GIGA 200 with 15 GB in the EU at the same 9.99 euro, GIGA 250 added at 11.99 euro), and the provenance refreshed to this pass; no other item changed Source

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