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Milan vs Berlin

Milan runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 315 USD a month.

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
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+12%
Berlin relative to Milan
Rent gap
$100
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MilanBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Milan $1,550, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Milan $618, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Milan $93, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Milan $177, Berlin $245. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Milan $34, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Milan $139, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Milan $85, Berlin $116. 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

MetricMilanBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD✓3,011 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)42✓47
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities177 USD✓245 USD
Food618 USD558 USD✓
Transport93 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare34 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle139 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,965 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%40.4%✓
Left over each month1,809 USD1,954 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD2,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD7,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10068/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality52/10070/100✓
Public transport82/10090/100✓
Walkability88/10088/100
English proficiency54/10078/100✓
Nightlife88/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10078/100✓
Median broadband130 Mbps140 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C11°C✓
Summer high29°C25°C✓
Winter low0°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall1000 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access110 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Berlin

Milan runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 315 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Milan or Berlin cheaper?

Milan runs about 12% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 315 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Milan?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,505 a month in Milan and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Milan or Berlin?

Milan scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Milan averages 13°C against 11°C in Berlin.