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Rome vs Milan

Rome runs about 17% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
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
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+17%
Milan relative to Rome
Rent gap
$300
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricRomeMilan
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD✓2,696 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)36✓42
Housing1,250 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities170 USD✓177 USD
Food572 USD✓618 USD
Transport85 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare32 USD✓34 USD
Lifestyle126 USD✓139 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.9%45.9%
Left over each month2,191 USD✓1,809 USD
Average local net salary1,750 USD2,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓2,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety64/100✓62/100
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality58/100✓52/100
Public transport66/10082/100✓
Walkability84/10088/100✓
English proficiency44/10054/100✓
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband110 Mbps130 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C13°C✓
Summer high31°C29°C✓
Winter low4°C✓0°C
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h✓1,980 h
Annual rainfall800 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min✓110 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Rome

Rome runs about 17% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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FAQ

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Is Rome or Milan cheaper?

Rome runs about 17% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Milan compared with Rome?

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

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Milan?

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