Milan, Italy, Italy — cost of living
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About Milan, Italy

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$973
Family of 4 / mo
$2,466
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,552

Milan is a vibrant city in northern Italy known for its fashion and design. It is often called the fashion capital of the world, where you can find famous brands and stylish boutiques. The city is also rich in culture and history, with beautiful landmarks like the stunning Milan Cathedral and the famous opera house, La Scala.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $42.75
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $125.13
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $111.22
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $204.17

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.18
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,375

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.46
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.93
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.61
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.24
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.7

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $23.79
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $11.9
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $105.76

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.59
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.26
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $7.86
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.46
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.99
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $5.42
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.15
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.21
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $17.74
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $13.21
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $25.4
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.76
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.38
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.41
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.85
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.41
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.32

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,303
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,117
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,022
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $497.98
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,589
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,088

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $100.52
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $31.58
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $13.22
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $950.7
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $20,618

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.64
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,789
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $46.28
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.26
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.93
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $51.56
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $32,722

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $38.08
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $244.63

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.