How Much Does It Cost To Live In Milan As A Single Person?
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From Oslo, Norway to Milan, Italy, the year of 2022 had a lot in store for me.
Oslo is famously known as one of the most expensive cities in Europe, so I didn’t take people seriously when they warned me that Milan was expensive.
I’ll make a salary of €45,000/year and receive Italy’s tax break for new resident workers! There’s no way I’ll be struggling for money.
Well, that was two years and one pay adjustment ago, and I often struggle to save money. Let’s break down my monthly living costs in Milan and figure out why!
What’s The Average Rent In Milan?
I’ll start with Milan’s biggest expense: housing.
You should expect to spend anywhere from €800-€1200 for a monolocale (studio), and €1200-€1800 for a bilocale (one bedroom). A single room in a shared apartment goes for €500-€900, depending on how roughly you’re willing to live or how far from civilization you’ll be.
I did tour a room in Navigli one time that was priced at €450/month, but the bathroom sink was…
