Lausanne vs Milan: cost of living for digital nomads
Lausanne, Switzerland 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 31% cheaper than Lausanne for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $3,810).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $2,000 in Lausanne.
- Lausanne scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Lausanne: 250 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Lausanne wins 2 of the measured lines; Milan wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lausanne or Milan?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $3,810/month in Lausanne, roughly 31% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lausanne or Milan?
Lausanne scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Lausanne or Milan?
Lausanne has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Lausanne | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,810 | $2,625 |
| Rent | $2,000 | $1,300 |
| Food | $800 | $580 |
| Transport | $100 | $45 |
| Coworking | $250 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Lausanne September 11, 2026, Milan September 10, 2026.