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Milan vs Rome

Rome runs about 14% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 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
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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-14%
Rome relative to Milan
Rent gap
$300
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MilanRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Milan $1,550, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Milan $618, Rome $572. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Transport
    Transport: Milan $93, Rome $85. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Milan $177, Rome $170. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Milan $34, Rome $32. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Milan $139, Rome $126. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Other
    Other: Milan $85, Rome $79. Cheaper in Rome.
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

MetricMilanRome
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD2,314 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4236✓
Housing1,550 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities177 USD170 USD✓
Food618 USD572 USD✓
Transport93 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare34 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD126 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.9%45.9%
Left over each month1,809 USD2,191 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD✓1,750 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD6,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10064/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality52/10058/100✓
Public transport82/100✓66/100
Walkability88/100✓84/100
English proficiency54/100✓44/100
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband130 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓16°C
Summer high29°C✓31°C
Winter low0°C4°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h2,470 h✓
Annual rainfall1000 mm800 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access110 min45 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Rome

Rome runs about 14% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Milan or Rome cheaper?

Rome runs about 14% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Milan?

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

Which has better quality of life, Milan or Rome?

Milan scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Milan averages 13°C against 16°C in Rome.