🇬🇧 London vs 🇮🇹 Milan
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇬🇧
London
United Kingdom
$3,015–$4,774/mo
£2,374 – £3,759 / month (local)
🇮🇹
Milan
Italy
$2,585–$4,092/mo
€2,394 – €3,789 / month (local)
London is 17% more expensive
Milan wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | London (USD) | Milan (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,262–$3,518 | $1,938–$3,015 | 🟢 Milan |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,194–$1,885 | $1,023–$1,615 | 🟢 Milan |
| Utilities | $94–$182 | $81–$156 | 🟢 Milan |
| Groceries | $477–$716 | $409–$614 | 🟢 Milan |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $63–$113 | $54–$97 | 🟢 Milan |
| Public transport (monthly) | $119–$144 | $102–$124 | 🟢 Milan |
| Internet & Mobile | $38–$63 | $32–$54 | 🟢 Milan |
| Gym membership | $44–$82 | $38–$70 | 🟢 Milan |
| Cinema ticket | $18–$23 | $15–$19 | 🟢 Milan |
| Monthly total (single) | $3,015–$4,774 | $2,585–$4,092 | 🟢 Milan |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing2.8 / 10 · 4.2 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Safety8.1 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Education7.7 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Environment8.5 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Economy6.8 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Culture7.4 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Internet7.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
London
Milan▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose London if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what London offers vs Milan
- ✓Global finance
- ✓Culture
- ✓Transit
- ✓Finance
Choose Milan if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than London
- ✓Fashion
- ✓Finance
- ✓Trains to Alps
- ✓Luxury
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