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Cost of Living in Milan

Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Population 1,354,196

▲ +8% vs Italy average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€938 ($1,019)
Couple, monthly€1,691 ($1,839)
Family of four, monthly€2,213 ($2,406)

Estimated Prices in Milan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.12 ($9.92)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€36.50 ($39.67)per meal
Cappuccino€2.74 ($2.98)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€207 ($225)per month
Monthly public transport pass€33.46 ($36.37)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€88.20 ($95.87)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€25.55 ($27.77)per month
Fitness club membership€25.55 ($27.77)per month
Cinema ticket€6.69 ($7.27)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€474 ($515)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€329 ($358)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€988 ($1,074)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Milan is €2,517 ($2,736) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €938 ($1,019) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,219 ($1,325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€329 ($358)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Corsico

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Bresso

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Sesto San Giovanni

8 km away · Lombardy

San Donato Milanese

8 km away · Lombardy

Segrate

9 km away · Lombardy

Novate Milanese

9 km away · Lombardy

Baranzate

9 km away · Lombardy

Vimodrone

9 km away · Lombardy

Other Major Cities in Italy

Rome

Lazio · pop. 2,748,109

€1,082 ($1,176) / mo

Naples

Campania · pop. 913,462

€866 ($942) / mo

Turin

Piedmont · pop. 841,600

€866 ($942) / mo

Palermo

Sicilia · pop. 630,167

€866 ($942) / mo

Genoa

Liguria · pop. 558,745

€866 ($942) / mo

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna · pop. 387,971

€866 ($942) / mo

Florence

Tuscany · pop. 360,930

€866 ($942) / mo

Bari

Puglia · pop. 315,473

€866 ($942) / mo

Living in Milan

Milan is one of the key cities in Italy. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €938 ($1,019), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €329 ($358) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,213 ($2,406) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,691 ($1,839) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Milan is €2,517 ($2,736). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,219 ($1,325) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €938 ($1,019) per month in Milan including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Italy.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Milan?
A net salary of around €1,219 ($1,325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Milan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Milan is €2,517 ($2,736).
How much is rent in Milan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €474 ($515) per month in the city centre and €329 ($358) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €988 ($1,074).
Is Milan cheaper than Italy on average?
No — Milan is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Italy average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Milan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €207 ($225) in Milan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Milan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Milan is estimated at €33 ($36). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Milan are estimates based on Italy national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,354,196). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.