Edinburgh vs Milan: cost of living for digital nomads
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 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
- Edinburgh is about 2% cheaper than Milan for a month of nomad living ($2,560 vs $2,625).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,250 in Edinburgh against $1,300 in Milan.
- Edinburgh scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Edinburgh: 200 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Edinburgh wins 6 of the measured lines; Milan wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Edinburgh or Milan?
Edinburgh is cheaper: about $2,560/month against $2,625/month in Milan, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Edinburgh or Milan?
Edinburgh scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Edinburgh or Milan?
Edinburgh has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Edinburgh | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,560 | $2,625 |
| Rent | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| Food | $560 | $580 |
| Transport | $100 | $45 |
| Coworking | $170 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Edinburgh September 11, 2026, Milan September 10, 2026.