Milan, Italy

In 2025, a single person living in Milan needs approximately EUR 2,434/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 4,495/month. Milan is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Milan costs approximately EUR 1,696/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 2,981/month. Rent has changed +2.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Milan are approximately EUR 416 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Milan costs EUR 41 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Milan average EUR 149 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Milan is located in Italy (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,696/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 2,434/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Milan costs approximately EUR 16 in 2025. Budget around EUR 132/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Milan from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 19.2% over this period (from EUR 1,452 in 2022 to EUR 1,730 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Milan in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 2,434/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,696), groceries (EUR 416), transport (EUR 41), utilities (EUR 149) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 4,495/month.