One of the first concerns when renting an apartment in Florence / Italy for an extended amount of time is how much utilities costs and how are calculated.
This article will help you understanding how much your showers will cost!
Fortunately water is not as expensive compared to Gas and Electricity. Utilities are usually paid by consumption and not by actual bills even if you have all the rights to ask for a copy of the invoices to double check the rates applied. The landlord or agent in charge of letting you in the property will read the meters with you at the times you enter and when you leave.
Invoicing from utilities companies are issued every two or three months so paying by bill even tough more accurate it’s hard to manage as bills might come after your departure. This is the reason why many property owners apply the following fees:
from 0,75 € to 1,25 € x 1 m3 of water used. 1 or 2 person usually can consume between 15 € and 20 € / month