Cost of living in Milan, Italy

Summary of cost of living in Milan

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €4,783
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €2,751
  • Milan is the most expensive city in Italy (1 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Milan is more expensive than in 80% of cities in Western Europe (11 out of 50)
  • Cost of living in Milan is more expensive than in 73% of cities in the World (40 out of 144)
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List of prices in Milan
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.77
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.75
12 eggs, large €4.43
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €4.48
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.28
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.72
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.68
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €9
2 liters of coca-cola €2.53
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.71
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €2,455
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €1,584
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €155
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,465
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €1,043
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €114
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €27
40” flat screen tv €361
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €154
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €8
Hourly rate for cleaning help €12
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €88
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €106
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €149
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €30,258
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.74
Monthly ticket public transport €38
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €23
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €89
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.96
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.58
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.39
4 rolls of toilet paper €2.69
Tube of toothpaste €2.32
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €47
2 tickets to the movies €21
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €99
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €85
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.17
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €481
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.17
1 month of gym membership in business district €69
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.56
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 173 prices entered by 29 different people.
Latest price update: May 11, 2025

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Milan position in our World Ranking

the world
40th
out of 144
western europe
11th
out of 50
italy
1st
out of 7

Cheapest and most expensive products in Milan compared to other cities:

western europe
3rd
western europe
3rd
western europe
4th

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