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Milan vs London

Milan runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 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
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
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+50%
London relative to Milan
Rent gap
$1,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MilanLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Milan $1,550, London $2,600. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Food
    Food: Milan $618, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Milan $93, London $282. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Milan $177, London $267. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Milan $34, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Milan $139, London $169. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Other
    Other: Milan $85, London $107. 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

MetricMilanLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)42✓63
Housing1,550 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities177 USD✓267 USD
Food618 USD617 USD✓
Transport93 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare34 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,809 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10066/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality52/10060/100✓
Public transport82/10092/100✓
Walkability88/10090/100✓
English proficiency54/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband130 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C12°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low0°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1000 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access110 min90 min✓
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/London

Milan runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Milan or London cheaper?

Milan runs about 50% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,354 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Milan?

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

Which has better quality of life, Milan or London?

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