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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Milan is 13% cheaper than Rome
| Lifestyle | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,400/mo | $1,600/mo | +14% |
| Moderate | $2,000/mo | $2,250/mo | +13% |
| Comfortable | $3,000/mo | $3,400/mo | +13% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,100/mo | $1,350/mo | +23% |
| Groceries & Food | $400/mo | $450/mo | +13% |
| Dining Out | $240/mo | $260/mo | +8% |
| Transport | $38/mo | $42/mo | +11% |
| Utilities & Internet | $200/mo | $225/mo | +13% |
| Healthcare | $160/mo | $180/mo | +13% |
| Leisure & Personal | $140/mo | $158/mo | +13% |
Sources: ISTAT (Italy), Eurostat / ISTAT (Italy), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +7% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $4 | +6% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $9 | $10 | +6% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza margherita | $9 | $10 | +13% |
| Pasta primo (trattoria) | $11 | $14 | +29% |
| Espresso (bar) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5 | $8 | +41% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (Trastevere) | $1,100 | $1,350 | +23% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $750 | $900 | +20% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,100 | $2,500 | +19% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,300 | $1,500 | +15% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (ATAC) | $38 | $42 | +11% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $170 | $180 | +6% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $28 | $28 | 0% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $40 | $45 | +13% |
| Cinema ticket | $10 | $11 | +10% |
| Item | 🇮🇹 Rome | 🇮🇹 Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $16 | $18 | +13% |
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