Milan vs Stockholm: cost of living for digital nomads
Milan, Italy and Stockholm, Sweden, 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 9% cheaper than Stockholm for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $2,870).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $1,450 in Stockholm.
- Stockholm scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Stockholm: 250 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Milan is temperate; Stockholm is continental.
Milan wins 4 of the measured lines; Stockholm wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Stockholm?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $2,870/month in Stockholm, roughly 9% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Milan or Stockholm?
Stockholm scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Milan or Stockholm?
Stockholm has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Milan | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,625 | $2,870 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| Food | $580 | $600 |
| Transport | $45 | $90 |
| Coworking | $200 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| 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): Milan September 10, 2026, Stockholm September 11, 2026.