Berlin vs Milan: cost of living for digital nomads
Berlin, Germany and Milan, Italy, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Milan is about 5% cheaper than Berlin for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $2,750).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $1,450 in Berlin.
- Berlin scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a temperate climate.
Berlin wins 4 of the measured lines; Milan wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Berlin or Milan?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $2,750/month in Berlin, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Berlin or Milan?
Berlin scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Berlin or Milan?
Berlin and Milan have about the same typical internet speed, 150 Mbps.
| Line | Berlin | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,750 | $2,625 |
| Rent | $1,450 | $1,300 |
| Food | $560 | $580 |
| Transport | $90 | $45 |
| Coworking | $180 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Berlin November 11, 2026, Milan September 10, 2026.