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Milán

Milán

Italy

Updated on October 02, 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€2,208.00
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

Buying House

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

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

Demographics

Population 1,352,000
Metropolitan area population 3,200,000
Metropolitan area

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