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Milan, Italy
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Italy's business capital; highest Italian rents but strongest salaries
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Milan climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 110,330 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 438 Mbps | 289 Mbps | 6 ms | 86,738 |
| Mobile | 159 Mbps | 23.1 Mbps | 25 ms | 23,592 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,213 | EUR 1,046 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,933 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $4,368 | EUR 3,767 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,238 | EUR 1,931 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,721 | EUR 1,484 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,225 | EUR 1,056 |
| 3BR city center | $3,564 | EUR 3,074 |
| 3BR outside center | $2,134 | EUR 1,841 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,027 | EUR 885 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $497 | EUR 428 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $23.19 | EUR 20.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $92.75 | EUR 80.00 |
| Fast food combo | $13.91 | EUR 12.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $10.59 | EUR 9.13 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.73 | EUR 3.22 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $258 | EUR 222 |
| Phone plan / mo | $11 | EUR 9.57 |
| Internet / mo | $30 | EUR 25.83 |
| Gym membership / mo | $93 | EUR 80.19 |
| Cinema ticket | $12.75 | EUR 11.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $895 | EUR 772 |
| International school / yr | $19,864 | EUR 17,133 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $37,604 | EUR 32,434 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Italy
Country-level research that applies to living in Milan — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2024) — income requirement ~€28,000/yr (recent sources; ~€2,333/mo) → some report €32,400 + €30k savings; consulates vary, verify yours — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 43% top + regional/municipal surtaxes — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Italy profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo