Cost of Living in Milan, Italy

Milan has a cost of living index of 73/100 (New York = 100). It is 27% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

73/100
Cost Index
$1,750/mo
Median Income
68/100
Safety Index
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 78/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,450/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$900/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.95/kg
Dining OutScore: 68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$43/month
One-Way Ticket$2.4/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 68/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$145/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$110/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 62/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$13/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$65/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 62/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Navigli, Porta Venezia, Brera

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milan cheap to live in?

Milan has a cost of living index of 73/100, where New York = 100. It is 27% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,460–$2,044 per month.

How much does rent cost in Milan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Milan costs approximately $1,450/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $900/month.

Is Milan good for digital nomads?

Milan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Milan?

The median net monthly salary in Milan is approximately $1,750 USD. The income tax rate is around 33%.

How does Milan compare to New York for cost of living?

Milan (cost index 73) is 27% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $675/month by moving from New York to Milan.

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