✦ Cost of living
Milan
Milan, Italy
US = 100
In plain terms: Milan is about 11% pricier than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $1,500/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing135+35%
- Food & groceries105+5%
- Transport80−20%
- Utilities120+20%
- Healthcare82−18%
- Goods & services106+6%
About
Italy's business, finance and fashion capital — the country's best job market, at its highest prices.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Coordinates
- 45.46, 9.19
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Taxes
43%
Income tax
progressive
22%
VAT / sales
24%
Corporate
26%
Capital gains
$1,900
Avg net salary
per month
Plus regional/municipal surcharges.
Flat-tax regimes for new residents and impatriates.
Visas & residency
Quota-based work permits (Decreto Flussi); new digital-nomad route.
✈ Schengen 90/180 for many passports.
Passive income.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
55/100
Healthcare
80/100
Pollution
70/100
Internet
120 Mbps
Jan avg
+3 °C
Jul avg
+24 °C
Sunny days
130/yr
Walkability
85/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Milan, IT?
Milan, IT's cost-of-living index is 111 (US average = 100) — about 11% more expensive than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $1,500 per month.
What is the average rent in Milan, IT?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $1,500 per month, and around $1,150 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Italy?
Italy has a top income-tax rate of 43% and a VAT or sales tax of 22%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Milan, IT?
Milan, IT averages around +3 °C in January and +24 °C in July, with roughly 130 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.