Milan vs Vancouver: cost of living for digital nomads
Milan, Italy and Vancouver, Canada, 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 24% cheaper than Vancouver for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $3,445).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Milan against $1,900 in Vancouver.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Vancouver: 250 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Milan wins 5 of the measured lines; Vancouver wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Vancouver?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $3,445/month in Vancouver, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Milan or Vancouver?
Milan and Vancouver score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Milan or Vancouver?
Vancouver has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Milan | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,625 | $3,445 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,900 |
| Food | $580 | $660 |
| Transport | $45 | $100 |
| Coworking | $200 | $215 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| 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, Vancouver September 11, 2026.