Milan is the most expensive of Italy's 10 priced cities — $2,221 a month in essentials, 79% above Catania at $1,243. The average net salary of $2,235 covers that 1.0×. 110.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 28.1 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 4°C, Jul 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,202 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,733 |
| Groceries | $210 |
| Dining out | $488 |
| Utilities | $276 |
| Local transport | $45 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,221 |
| Avg net salary | $2,235 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,158 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,703 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Milan, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $95.08 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.83 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.19 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.92 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.81 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.96 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.76 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.10 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.22 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $22.04 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $15.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.53 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.39 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.57 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.54 |
| Monthly transit pass | $44.95 |
| Taxi start | $8.07 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.15 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $245.97 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.52 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.81 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $89.77 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Milan has 110.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the highest of the 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Milan runs 4 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1°C | 1.2°C | 76% | 50% | 43 mm |
| Feb | 6.8°C | 4.2°C | 74% | 54% | 74 mm |
| Mar | 10.1°C | 7.7°C | 66% | 51% | 73 mm |
| Apr | 14.2°C | 12.5°C | 62% | 52% | 79 mm |
| May | 18.2°C | 18°C | 68% | 62% | 138 mm |
| Jun | 23.5°C | 24.8°C | 64% | 52% | 119 mm |
| Jul | 25.8°C | 28°C | 63% | 44% | 111 mm |
| Aug | 25°C | 27.1°C | 65% | 45% | 109 mm |
| Sep | 20°C | 20.7°C | 71% | 49% | 122 mm |
| Oct | 14.9°C | 14.5°C | 79% | 60% | 140 mm |
| Nov | 9°C | 7.3°C | 81% | 60% | 108 mm |
| Dec | 4.8°C | 2.2°C | 83% | 56% | 60 mm |
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