Melbourne vs Milan: cost of living for digital nomads
Melbourne, Australia 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 11% cheaper than Melbourne for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $1,500 in Melbourne.
- Melbourne scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Melbourne: 220 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Melbourne wins 2 of the measured lines; Milan wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Melbourne or Milan?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $2,950/month in Melbourne, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Melbourne or Milan?
Melbourne scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Melbourne or Milan?
Melbourne has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Melbourne | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $2,625 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $1,300 |
| Food | $620 | $580 |
| Transport | $90 | $45 |
| Coworking | $200 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | 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): Melbourne September 11, 2026, Milan September 10, 2026.