Milan vs London Cost of Living
Milan (Italy) · Overall index 61.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 37% more expensive than Milan.
- Rent in London is 93% more expensive than in Milan.
- Dining out in London is 25% more expensive than in Milan.
| Item | Milan | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +93% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,687 | $2,992 | +77% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,128 | $2,223 | +97% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,997 | $6,498 | +117% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,245 | $4,097 | +82% |
| Groceries | +24% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.14 | $1.21 | +6% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.07 | $4.07 | +33% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.7 | $4.67 | +26% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.87 | $4.37 | +13% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.86 | $14.3 | +45% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $8.73 | $11 | +26% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.9 | $17.4 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.78 | $5.26 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.56 | $1.98 | +27% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.81 | $4.45 | +17% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.31 | $5.8 | +35% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.49 | $2.72 | +9% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.19 | $2.83 | +29% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.22 | $2.51 | +13% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.91 | $2.52 | +32% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11 | $15.9 | +45% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.82 | $2.53 | +39% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $86.8 | $113 | +30% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.87 | $3.64 | +27% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.47 | $1.7 | +16% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.71 | $0.78 | +10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,118 | $22,721 | +25% |
| Dining out | +25% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.4 | $21.7 | +25% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $91.9 | $106 | +15% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.93 | $9.63 | +21% |
| Cappuccino | $3.48 | $4.39 | +26% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $2.43 | +19% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.14 | $7.39 | +44% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.83 | $7.95 | +36% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.54 | $1.76 | +14% |
| Telecom | +17% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.9 | $51.7 | 0% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.1 | $63.5 | +20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.33 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.5 | $14.4 | +15% |
| Utilities & household | +21% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $129 | $155 | +20% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.18 | $0.22 | +22% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.61 | $4.47 | +24% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.04 | $1.5 | +44% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.3 | $20.8 | +14% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $67.4 | $85.7 | +27% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.6 | $16 | +51% |
| Men's haircut | $27.5 | $27 | -2% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21 | $24 | +14% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,699 | $1,856 | +9% |
2,969 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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