Cost of living
Milan vs Rome: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Milan and Rome using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Rome is about 14% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Rome is ~14% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Milan | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $325 | $286 |
| Transport (band mid) | $113 | $99 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $275 | $242 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $163 | $143 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,500 | $2,200 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.