Milan vs Tel Aviv: cost of living for digital nomads
Milan, Italy and Tel Aviv, Israel, 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 18% cheaper than Tel Aviv for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $3,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $1,700 in Tel Aviv.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Milan is temperate; Tel Aviv is mediterranean.
Milan wins 5 of the measured lines; Tel Aviv wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Tel Aviv?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $3,200/month in Tel Aviv, roughly 18% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Milan or Tel Aviv?
Milan and Tel Aviv score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Milan or Tel Aviv?
Milan and Tel Aviv have about the same typical internet speed, 150 Mbps.
| Line | Milan | Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,625 | $3,200 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Food | $580 | $700 |
| Transport | $45 | $80 |
| Coworking | $200 | $230 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| 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, Tel Aviv November 2, 2026.