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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Amsterdam is 11% cheaper than Milan
| Lifestyle | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,600/mo | $1,750/mo | +9% |
| Moderate | $2,250/mo | $2,500/mo | +11% |
| Comfortable | $3,400/mo | $3,750/mo | +10% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,350/mo | $2,250/mo | +67% |
| Groceries & Food | $450/mo | $500/mo | +11% |
| Dining Out | $260/mo | $300/mo | +15% |
| Transport | $42/mo | $100/mo | +138% |
| Utilities & Internet | $225/mo | $250/mo | +11% |
| Healthcare | $180/mo | $200/mo | +11% |
| Leisure & Personal | $158/mo | $175/mo | +11% |
Sources: ISTAT (Italy), Eurostat / CBS (Netherlands), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $2 | +20% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Eggs (12) | $4 | $3 | -9% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $10 | $9 | -5% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza margherita | $10 | $15 | +55% |
| Risotto alla milanese (trattoria) | $14 | $10 | -29% |
| Espresso (bar) | $1 | $4 | +192% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $5 | +218% |
| Aperol spritz | $8 | $1 | -83% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (Brera/Navigli) | $1,350 | $1,700 | +26% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $1,200 | +33% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,500 | $2,800 | +12% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,500 | $2,000 | +33% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (ATM) | $42 | $105 | +150% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $3 | +69% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $180 | $220 | +22% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $28 | $42 | +50% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $45 | $38 | -16% |
| Cinema ticket | $11 | $14 | +27% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Milan | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $18 | $25 | +39% |
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