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Cento vs Milan

Italy vs Italy · 183 km apart

Cento

Italy

€725 ($788)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Milan

Italy

€938 ($1,019)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Cento	Milan	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$7.83	$9.92	Cento
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$31.32	$39.67	Cento
Cappuccino	$2.35	$2.98	Cento
Monthly groceries (single person)	$177	$225	Cento
Monthly public transport pass	$28.71	$36.37	Cento
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$75.69	$95.87	Cento
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$21.92	$27.77	Cento
Fitness club membership	$21.92	$27.77	Cento
Cinema ticket	$5.74	$7.27	Cento
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$383	$515	Cento
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$266	$358	Cento
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$799	$1,074	Cento
Total single-person budget	$788	$1,019	Cento
Average net salary	$2,160	$2,736

Verdict

Cento is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cento runs about $788 versus $1,019 in Milan — a difference of roughly 29%.

Salary-adjusted, Milan leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Cento · Full cost of living in Milan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cento cheaper than Milan?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $788 per month in Cento versus $1,019 in Milan — about 29% less.

How far is Cento from Milan?

The straight-line distance between Cento and Milan is approximately 183 km (114 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Cento or Milan?

The estimated average net salary is $2,160 in Cento and $2,736 in Milan. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,372 in Cento versus $1,717 in Milan per month.