LifeCost Blog
Milán

Milán

Italy

Updated on August 30, 2025

Overview

Economic capital of Italy and global fashion and design center. Cosmopolitan city with rich historical heritage, home to the iconic Duomo Cathedral and La Scala. Financial and technological hub with high quality of life.

Average cost of living€4,012.00
Quality of Life85/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,400.00
1-bed flat (outside)€950.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,900.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€28.00
Mobile plan€15.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.00
Monthly pass€39.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.75

Leisure

Cinema ticket€9.00
Fitness club€55.00

Education

Preschool (month)€450.00
Intl. primary (year)€8,500.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€5,200.00

Advantages

  • Global fashion and design capital
  • Excellent public transportation system
  • Rich cultural and gastronomic offerings
  • Financial and business hub
  • Stunning historical architecture
  • Proximity to Alps and Italian lakes

Disadvantages

  • × High cost of living, especially housing
  • × Heavy traffic in city center
  • × Air pollution
  • × Humid summer climate
  • × High job competition
  • × Mass tourism in certain areas