To students in Rome /Florence: What are the avrg expenses per month for a (foreign) student in Rome or Florenc

Question

I want to study art in one of these cities(Rome or Florence) and since I come from Macedonia, which doesn’t have a high level of economy standard, I have to make the decision based on which city is cheaper(please include rent, food transportation). If you know about any conducted surveys and researches regarding this, I would be thankful if you gave me the links.

Tnx a lot!

Answer 1

Florence need 1000 euro per month

Rome need 800 euro per month

minimum

Answer 2

If you are on a budget then both of these cities are very expensive. The main reason is that both are very tourist, and that Rome is the capital of the country. If you are on a budget perhaps you should look to live away from the big cities - try further in the south.

I can only comment on Rome as I live here, however a monthly pass for the bus, metro etc...is 30 euro, and food can be cheap or expensive depending on what you eat. If you try not to eat out too much, and buy and cook your own food you will get a lot further with your money. You will probably need to look for shared housing, which is not cheap. You need to decide if you want to live in the city walls or out. Out is cheaper, but you have to commute with the transport. A share house may cost you from 400euro up per month.

www.wantedinrome.com has some info on rome, and do a google search to get some more bits and pieces.

I f there is a school in another part however consider this.