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Living in Florence
Tuscany
Renaissance beauty, Tuscan countryside and a very established American community. Overtourism has pushed up rents in the center.
1-bed rent (center)
€1150/mo
Buy price
€4,300/m²
60 m² home
~€258k
Quality of life
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👍 Highlights
- Many US university study-abroad programs (jobs teaching English and running programs)
- Easy access to Tuscan towns and wine country
- High-speed rail hub
⚠️ Watch out for
- Short-term rentals squeeze the long-term market
- Hot, humid summers
- Smaller job market
Work in Florence
Key sectors: tourism, art & restoration, fashion & leather, education (study abroad), hospitality.
- Teaching English: €15–25k (language schools); international schools €25–45k
- Tourism & hospitality: €18–30k; owners of B&Bs and agriturismi vary widely
- Fashion, design & creative: €25–50k; freelance varies
Practical details
- Climate: continental
- Nearest airport: Florence (FLR), Pisa (PSA)
- Sea / mountains: Inland · No mountains nearby
- 7% pension flat tax: Not eligible (population or region)
Figures are approximate 2026 estimates. Check Immobiliare.it or Idealista.it for current listings.