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Milan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Milan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Milan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Milan compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Milan in 2024 is 14% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Milan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Milan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Milan

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 32)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 27 to $ 64)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 8.5)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Milan

1-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 77 to $ 419)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 211/night
($ 76 to $ 650)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 73 to $ 904)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 207/night
($ 71 to $ 776)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 871/night
($ 259 to $ 1904)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 190/month
($ 58 to $ 649)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 271/month
($ 87 to $ 730)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 309/month
($ 79 to $ 1371)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 175/month
($ 72 to $ 578)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 360/month
($ 112 to $ 1066)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Milan

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 7 to $ 16)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Milan

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.6)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.6/km
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 7.4
($ 5.3 to $ 11)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 24/24hrs
($ 5.3 to $ 62)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Milan

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 13)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 39/hr
($ 27 to $ 53)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Milan

Cigarettes

$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 6.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 104
($ 69 to $ 127)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 26 to $ 64)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Milan

$ 730
(fair price: $ 614)

Los Angeles → Milan

$ 812
(fair price: $ 690)

Melbourne → Milan

$ 1317
(fair price: $ 1064)

Sydney → Milan

$ 1323
(fair price: $ 1063)

Chicago → Milan

$ 935
(fair price: $ 702)

Montreal → Milan

$ 854
(fair price: $ 745)

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