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London vs Milan

Milan runs about 33% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,696/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-33%
Milan relative to London
Rent gap
$1,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMilan
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Milan $1,550. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Milan $618. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Milan $93. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Milan $177. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Milan $34. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Milan $139. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Milan $85. Cheaper in Milan.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonMilan
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,696 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6342✓
Housing2,600 USD1,550 USD✓
Utilities267 USD177 USD✓
Food617 USD✓618 USD
Transport282 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓34 USD
Lifestyle169 USD139 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.9%
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,809 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓2,100 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓62/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality60/100✓52/100
Public transport92/100✓82/100
Walkability90/100✓88/100
English proficiency100/100✓54/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband90 Mbps130 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓13°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C✓0°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,980 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓110 min
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Rome

Milan runs about 33% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Milan cheaper?

Milan runs about 33% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Milan compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,505 in Milan, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Milan?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Milan scores 62 and 84. London averages 12°C against 13°C in Milan.