Italy vs Italy · 44 km apart
Italy
single / month
Cheaper overallItaly
single / month
| Expense | Novara | Milan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.70 | $9.92 | Novara |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.80 | $39.67 | Novara |
| Cappuccino | $2.61 | $2.98 | Novara |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $197 | $225 | Novara |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.90 | $36.37 | Novara |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.10 | $95.87 | Novara |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.36 | $27.77 | Novara |
| Fitness club membership | $24.36 | $27.77 | Novara |
| Cinema ticket | $6.38 | $7.27 | Novara |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $437 | $515 | Novara |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $304 | $358 | Novara |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $912 | $1,074 | Novara |
| Total single-person budget | $884 | $1,019 | Novara |
| Average net salary | $2,400 | $2,736 |
Novara is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Novara runs about $884 versus $1,019 in Milan — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Novara · Full cost of living in Milan