Milan travel budget

Milan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Milan

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 132 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2544* (2408 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 201 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4972* (4690 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 214 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 6949* (6552 €)

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



Cost of living in Milan compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Milan in 2024 is 13% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Milan is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 32)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 43/person
($ 27 to $ 64)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 8.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Milan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Milan is 37% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 102 to $ 482)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 199/night
($ 74 to $ 543)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 69 to $ 881)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 225/night
($ 69 to $ 860)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 827/night
($ 270 to $ 1845)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 202/month
($ 61 to $ 564)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 297/month
($ 96 to $ 983)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 302/month
($ 77 to $ 1342)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 162/month
($ 58 to $ 514)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 398/month
($ 113 to $ 1277)

110% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in Milan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Milan is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 17)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

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

Public and private transport budget in Milan

On average, the price of transport in Milan is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.7)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.4
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 7.4 to $ 69)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Milan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Milan is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 13)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
($ 27 to $ 54)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Milan

On average, shopping budget in Milan is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.4/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 6.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 100
($ 43 to $ 128)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 22 to $ 64)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Milan
New York City → Milan
New York City → Milan
$ 685
(fair price: $ 568)
Los Angeles → Milan
Los Angeles  → Milan
Los Angeles  → Milan
$ 804
(fair price: $ 697)
London → Milan
London → Milan
London → Milan
$ 61
(fair price: $ 47)
Manchester → Milan
Manchester → Milan
Manchester → Milan
$ 82
(fair price: $ 63)
Sydney → Milan
Sydney → Milan
Sydney → Milan
$ 1453
(fair price: $ 1162)
Melbourne → Milan
Melbourne → Milan
Melbourne → Milan
$ 1425
(fair price: $ 1158)

Book a flight Flight prices to Milan




About this information on the cost of living in Milan

The information about the cost of living in Milan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Milan was updated on 12-04-2024.

Change currency