Italy · Europe
Milan
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,625Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,770/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Italy.
Healthcare
Universal public SSN care is good overall (life expectancy among EU's highest) though quality and waiting times vary, with northern regions and private clinics in Milan and Rome generally faster.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive IRPEF rates (23%–43%) plus local surtaxes, with credits for foreign tax and optional special regimes (e.g. 7% flat tax on foreign pension income for retirees moving to certain southern municipalities).
English
Moderate — English is common in tourism, business and among younger urban residents in Milan and Rome, but limited in smaller towns and public offices.
Getting in — Italy
Full Italy guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Student Visa (Visto per studio)
Length of the course, converted to a permesso di soggiorno
Investor Visa for Italy
2 years, renewable for 3
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Milan at a glance
Milan, Italy costs about $2,625 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 50% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,300 and the smallest is transport at $45. In our data internet averages 150 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Galway at $2,615 a month to Helsinki at $2,660.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Milan
How much does it cost to live in Milan?
A solo remote worker in Milan, Italy spends an estimated $2,625 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Milan?
Rent in Milan is an estimated $1,300 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Milan?
Internet in Milan averages 150 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Milan?
A coworking space in Milan costs an estimated $200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Milan safe?
Milan has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Milan's nomad score?
Milan scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.