What are the prices in Milan?Wondering how much dinner costs?What is the cost of accommodation?How much money do I need for shopping in a supermarket in Milan?
Cindy Grayden recently visited Milan and prepared this article about prices in Milan.Find out about average prices in Milan, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.Milan is a part of Italy.What currency is accepted in Milan?How much money can I bring into Italy?
What currency is used in Milan?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of Italy is Euro (EUR).
1€ (euro) is divided into 100 c (cent).There are 8 different coins: €1, €2, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1c, 2c.There are 7 different bank notes with the following values: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500.To avoid unexpected risks of receiving fake money, we reccommend checking the currency when trading.Be especially careful with those banknotes: €500, €200.The current exchange rate of Euro (EUR) is: $1 USD = 0.90 EUR. (Data updated: today)Less popular banknotes are: €200, €500.
- For 1$ United States dollar (USD) you can get: 0.90EUR Euro (EUR)
- For 1£ British Pound (GBP) you can get: 1.15EUR Euro (EUR)
- For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.01EUR Euro (EUR)
Is Milan an expensive city?
The average accommodation cost in Milan range from: 31USD (28EUR) in hostel to 101USD (91EUR) in 3 star hotel.Price per night in a luxury hotel in Milan is about 393USD (353EUR).
Using public transport in Milan comes at a cost of: 2.40USD (2.20EUR) for a one-way ticket.The price for renting a car in Milan (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 31,000USD (28,000EUR).If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Milan depends on several factors.Taxi starting price is about: 6.60USD (6.00EUR).For 1 km ride in Milan you have to pay about: 2.20USD (2.00EUR).
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Milan
Milan Prices 2020
Cost of living in Milan is:
- 1.16 times lower than in Washington
- 1.04 times higher than in Jacksonville
- 1.04 times higher than in Houston
- 1.38 times lower than in New York City
Is food expensive in Milan?
Food prices in supermarkets are lower than in United States.For example, in Milan you have to pay for:
- Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 1.70USD (1.50EUR)
- Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 16USD (14EUR)
- A bottle of beer from a known brand: 2.20USD (1.90EUR)
- A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 25USD (22EUR)
- A mid-range wine (one bottle): 7.80USD (7.00EUR)
How much money do I need for a week's stay in Milan?
If you want to spend a week in Milan the cost of your stay will be:
- 594USD (534EUR) - a cheap stay for 7 days in Milan
- 991USD (891EUR) - a budget travel for 7 days in Milan
- 1,400USD (1,200EUR) for a one week of comfortable stay in Milan
- 4,600USD (4,100EUR) for a week of luxury holidays in Milan
What is a cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in Milan? What is the average cost of lunch in Milan?
In Milan, you can choose a meal from many different types of cuisine.For example, a meal for two people, in a restaurant:
- Asian Restaurant 71USD (64EUR)
- Chinese Restaurant 56USD (50EUR)
- French Restaurant 88USD (79EUR)
- Italian Restaurant 59USD (53EUR)
- Japanese Restaurant 81USD (73EUR)
- Mexican Restaurant 50USD (45EUR)
In Milan, a typical fast food meal costs: 11USD (10.00EUR) for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 3.30USD (3.00EUR) for a cheeseburger.For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee 2.00USD (1.80EUR) and espresso 1.40USD (1.20EUR).
More information about meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
How much do cigarettes cost in Milan?
Cigarettes are cheaper in Milan than in United States.Average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 5.30USD (4.80EUR).For more famous brands such: L&M, Camel, Gauloises you have to pay about 6.70USD (6.00EUR).
Bellow you can find information about food and beverages prices in supermarkets and groceries.You can read also about prices in hotels, cafes and restaurants in Milan.
Average prices in restaurants and pubs, transportation, taxi, groceries, salaries, food, hotels and rentals in Milan.
Currency: Euro
How much is a hotel in Milan?
Average hotel price in Milan is 1.39 times bigger than average price in United States
| Average hotel price in Milan is: | 109 EUR | 121 USD | 11,129 RUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostels prices in Milan are around: | 28 EUR | 31 USD | 2,835 RUB |
| Price of 1 star hotel in Milan is around: | 53 EUR | 59 USD | 5,435 RUB |
| Price of 2 star hotel in Milan is around: | 56 EUR | 63 USD | 5,743 RUB |
| Price of 3 star hotel in Milan is around: | 91 EUR | 101 USD | 9,280 RUB |
| Price of 4 star hotel in Milan is around: | 138 EUR | 153 USD | 14,046 RUB |
| Price of 5 star hotel in Milan is around: | 353 EUR | 393 USD | 36,013 RUB |
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How much does it cost to rent a car in Milan?
Car rental average prices in Milan
| Car | Price |
|---|---|
| Average price | 98USD (88EUR) |
| Car Mini | 36USD (32EUR) |
| Economy car | 35USD (31EUR) |
| Compact car | 51USD (46EUR) |
| Passenger Van | 188USD (169EUR) |
| SUV | 110USD (99EUR) |
| Limousine | 55USD (49EUR) |
| Convertible | 61USD (55EUR) |
| Luxury car | 223USD (201EUR) |
Is food expensive in Milan? How much does an inexpensive meal cost in Milan?
Prices in restaurants in Milan.
| Meal in a cheap restaurant | 20 EUR (12-25) | 22 USD (13-28) |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80 EUR (50-100) | 89 USD (56-111) |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 EUR (9.00-12) | 11 USD (10-13) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 6.00 EUR (5.00-7.00) | 6.70 USD (5.60-7.80) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 EUR (4.00-7.00) | 5.60 USD (4.40-7.80) |
| co*ke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.70 EUR (2.00-3.50) | 3.00 USD (2.20-3.90) |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.30 EUR (1.00-2.00) | 1.40 USD (1.10-2.20) |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.80 EUR (1.20-3.00) | 2.00 USD (1.30-3.30) |
| Espresso Coffee | 1.20 EUR (0.84-2.10) | 1.40 USD (0.93-2.30) |
| Cheeseburger (fastfood) | 3.00 EUR (2.70-3.60) | 3.30 USD (3.00-4.00) |
Prices of various cuisines in Milan »
Can you eat cheaply in Milan?
How much should you pay for cheese, eggs, milk or oranges in Milan?
Prices in supermarkets in Milan.
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.50 EUR (1.00-2.00) | 1.70 USD (1.10-2.20) |
| A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 2.30 EUR (1.10-3.40) | 2.50 USD (1.20-3.80) |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.50 EUR (1.80-5.20) | 3.90 USD (2.00-5.80) |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 14 EUR (8.00-20) | 16 USD (8.90-22) |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.49 EUR (0.26-1.00) | 0.54 USD (0.29-1.10) |
| A bottle of wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 EUR (4.00-12) | 7.80 USD (4.40-13) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.50 EUR (0.80-2.30) | 1.60 USD (0.89-2.60) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.90 EUR (1.00-3.00) | 2.20 USD (1.10-3.30) |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 6.00 EUR (5.50-6.20) | 6.70 USD (6.10-6.90) |
| Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) | 11 EUR (4.40-14) | 12 USD (4.90-16) |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.30 EUR (0.99-3.00) | 2.60 USD (1.10-3.30) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.10 EUR (1.00-3.50) | 2.40 USD (1.10-3.90) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.50 EUR (0.80-2.50) | 1.60 USD (0.89-2.80) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 EUR (0.50-2.00) | 1.30 USD (0.56-2.20) |
| Rice (white) (1kg) | 2.80 EUR (1.50-4.00) | 3.10 USD (1.70-4.40) |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.70 EUR (1.30-5.00) | 3.00 USD (1.40-5.60) |
| Bananas (1kg) | 1.90 EUR (1.00-4.00) | 2.20 USD (1.10-4.40) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.20 EUR (0.78-2.00) | 1.30 USD (0.87-2.20) |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20 EUR (9.00-25) | 22 USD (10-28) |
| Pears (1kg) | 2.80 EUR (1.20-3.60) | 3.10 USD (1.30-4.00) |
| Cucumber (1kg) | 1.50 EUR (0.72-2.80) | 1.60 USD (0.80-3.10) |
| Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l) | 1.20 EUR (0.65-2.50) | 1.40 USD (0.73-2.80) |
| Sausages (1kg) | 22 EUR (9.20-29) | 25 USD (10-33) |
| Cottage cheese (1kg) | 8.40 EUR (4.70-12) | 9.30 USD (5.20-13) |
| Whisky | 14 EUR | 16 USD |
| Vodka | 12 EUR | 14 USD |
| Gin | 16 EUR | 18 USD |
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How much do you have to pay for a fuel or a taxi in Milan?
Prices of Transportation and fuel in Milan.
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 EUR (2.00-2.20) | 2.40 USD (2.20-2.40) |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39 EUR (30-45) | 43 USD (33-50) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.90 EUR (1.70-2.00) | 2.10 USD (1.90-2.20) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000 EUR (23,000-27,000) | 27,000 USD (25,000-30,000) |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000 EUR (27,000-30,000) | 31,000 USD (30,000-33,000) |
| Taxi starting price (normal tariff) | 6.00 EUR (3.80-8.00) | 6.60 USD (4.20-8.90) |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 EUR (1.10-2.50) | 2.20 USD (1.20-2.80) |
| Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) | 35 EUR (30-50) | 39 USD (33-56) |
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Is it expensive to live in Milan?
Rent Prices Per Month in Milan.
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,200 EUR (950-1,900) | 1,400 USD (1,000-2,100) |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 868 EUR (650-1,200) | 965 USD (723-1,300) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,600 EUR (2,000-4,000) | 2,900 USD (2,200-4,400) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,700 EUR (1,400-2,100) | 1,900 USD (1,500-2,300) |
Prices of Utilities (Monthly) in Milan.
| Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment | 207 EUR (100-319) | 231 USD (111-355) |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) | 0.12 EUR (0.04-0.30) | 0.14 USD (0.04-0.33) |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28 EUR (25-38) | 31 USD (28-42) |
Prices of Sports And Leisure in Milan. How much does a cinema ticket cost in Milan?
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71 EUR (30-110) | 79 USD (33-122) |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour during a weekend) | 26 EUR (20-30) | 29 USD (22-33) |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 EUR (9.00-12) | 11 USD (10-13) |
Prices of Clothing And Shoes in Milan.
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91 EUR (50-120) | 102 USD (56-133) |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) | 34 EUR (20-50) | 38 USD (22-56) |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94 EUR (60-120) | 104 USD (67-133) |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143 EUR (80-250) | 159 USD (89-278) |
Childcare prices in Milan.
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 755 EUR (600-900) | 840 USD (667-1,000) |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,000 EUR (12,000-21,000) | 18,000 USD (13,000-23,000) |
Apartment Price in Milan. How much does a flat in Milan cost?
| Price per square meter for an apartment in city centre | 8,900 EUR (6,900-12,000) | 9,900 USD (7,600-13,000) |
| Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre | 4,500 EUR (3,500-5,500) | 5,000 USD (3,800-6,100) |
What salary do you need to live in Milan?
Salaries And Financing in Milan.
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,700 EUR | 1,900 USD | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 1.88% (1.10% - 3.00%) | - | - |
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Price changes in previous years in Milan
What about vegetable prices in Milan? Are they higher than a few years ago?
We can compare vegetable prices in previous years on the example of tomatoes: 2012: €1.6, 2013: €2, 2014: €1.8, 2015: €2.1, 2016: €2.1, 2017: €2.2, 2018: €1.9, 2019: €2.6, 2020: €2.5
I can't imagine breakfast without bananas, have the prices of these fruits increased recently in Milan?
The prices of tropical fruit, for example bananas, have been changing in recent years: 2015: €1.8, 2016: €1.9, 2017: €1.8, 2018: €1.8, 2019: €2, 2020: €2
Have prices in cafes increased in recent years in Milan?
The cost of cappuccino coffee in a cafe or restaurant has changed in recent years: 2011: €1.5, 2012: €1.4, 2013: €1.5, 2014: €1.4, 2015: €1.4, 2016: €1.4, 2017: €1.5, 2018: €1.4, 2019: €1.5, 2020: €1.6
Have apartment prices increased in recent years in Milan?
In previous years, the following costs have been paid per square meter of flat in the city center: 2011: €6,800, 2012: €7,600, 2013: €9,200, 2014: €8,800, 2015: €8,200, 2016: €7,900, 2017: €7,600, 2018: €7,500, 2019: €8,200, 2020: €8,400
How high are the salaries in Milan? Can you earn more now than in previous years?
This is how earnings have changed in recent years: 2011: €1,700, 2012: €1,700, 2013: €1,700, 2014: €1,600, 2015: €1,700, 2016: €1,600, 2017: €1,600, 2018: €1,500, 2019: €1,600, 2020: €1,700
Prices in Italy. Historic data last years
Average fuel price in Milan is 2.70 times bigger than average price in United States (fuel prices in Milan for 1 liter = 0.264 gallons)
| Petrol price in Milan is around | 2.50 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Diesel fuel price in Milan is around | 2.30 USD | 2.10 EURO |
Bus tickets, subway, taxi
Average transport price in Milan is 1.00 times lower than average price in United States
| Local transport. One-way ticket prices in Milan is around: | 2.10 USD | 1.90 EURO |
| Local transport. Monthly pass in Milan is around: | 48 USD | 43 EURO |
| Taxi starting price in Milan is around: | 6.90 USD | 6.20 EURO |
| Taxi – fare for 1km in Milan is around: | 2.10 USD | 1.90 EURO |
| Taxi – waiting time (1 hour) in Milan is around: | 41 USD | 37 EURO |
Meal price in a restaurant
Average price of a meal in a restaurant in Milan is 1.55 times bigger than average price in United States
| Budget restaurant (price per 1 person) in Milan is around: | 21 USD | 19 EURO |
| Mid-range restaurant (meal for 2 people) in Milan is around: | 69 USD | 62 EURO |
| Fast Food combo in Milan is around: | 9.60 USD | 8.70 EURO |
| Price of a cheeseburger in Milan is around: | 2.90 USD | 2.60 EURO |
| Price of french fries in Milan is around: | 2.80 USD | 2.50 EURO |
| Price of a cappuccino in Milan is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.60 EURO |
| Price of a Coca-Cola or Pepsi (0,5L) in Milan is around: | 2.10 USD | 1.90 EURO |
Food prices
Average food prices in Milan are 1.11 times bigger than average price in United States
| Price of a local beer (0.3 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 1.40 USD | 1.20 EURO |
| Price of a local beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 1.70 USD | 1.50 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,3 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 2.20 USD | 2.00 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 4.80 USD | 4.30 EURO |
| Price of table wine in Milan is around: | 6.90 USD | 6.20 EURO |
| Price of cigarettes in Milan is around: | 6.90 USD | 6.20 EURO |
| Price of a Cola/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 2.60 USD | 2.30 EURO |
| Price of Perrier water (0.33 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 1.40 USD | 1.20 EURO |
| Price of water (1.5 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 0.55 USD | 0.49 EURO |
| Price of milk (1 liter bottle) in Milan is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.60 EURO |
| Price of bread (0,5 kg) in Milan is around: | 2.20 USD | 2.00 EURO |
| Price of eggs (10 pieces) in Milan is around: | 2.80 USD | 2.50 EURO |
| Price of cheese (1kg) in Milan is around: | 16 USD | 15 EURO |
| Price of cottage cheese price in Milan is around: | 0.96 USD | 0.86 EURO |
| Price of a sausage (1kg) in Milan is around: | 29 USD | 26 EURO |
| Price of a chicken (1kg) in Milan is around: | 11 USD | 9.80 EURO |
| Price of apples (1kg) in Milan is around: | 2.50 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Price of pears (1kg) in Milan is around: | 3.00 USD | 2.70 EURO |
| Price of a oranges (1kg) in Milan is around: | 2.50 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Price of potatoes (1kg) in Milan is around: | 1.70 USD | 1.50 EURO |
| Price of a lettuce in Milan is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Price of white rice (1kg) in Milan is around: | 2.60 USD | 2.30 EURO |
| Price of tomatoes (1Kg) in Milan is around: | 2.60 USD | 2.30 EURO |
| Price of a cucumbers (1kg) in Milan is around: | 1.40 USD | 1.20 EURO |
