Italy vs Italy · 887 km apart
Italy
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Italy
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Milan | Palermo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.92 | $9.22 | Palermo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.67 | $36.89 | Palermo |
| Cappuccino | $2.98 | $2.77 | Palermo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $225 | $209 | Palermo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $36.37 | $33.81 | Palermo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $95.87 | $89.15 | Palermo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.77 | $25.82 | Palermo |
| Fitness club membership | $27.77 | $25.82 | Palermo |
| Cinema ticket | $7.27 | $6.76 | Palermo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $515 | $470 | Palermo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $358 | $327 | Palermo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,074 | $981 | Palermo |
| Total single-person budget | $1,019 | $942 | Palermo |
| Average net salary | $2,736 | $2,544 |
Palermo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Milan runs about $1,019 versus $942 in Palermo — a difference of roughly 8%.
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 Milan · Full cost of living in Palermo