Cost of Living Comparison Between Cologne and Milan 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Milan is 6.7% higher than in Cologne (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Milan is 16.5% higher than in Cologne | |
| Rent Prices in Milan are 41.0% higher than in Cologne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Milan are 27.9% higher than in Cologne | |
| Groceries Prices in Milan are 5.9% higher than in Cologne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Milan is 46.8% lower than in Cologne | |
Restaurants | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 20.00 € | +53.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 62.00 € | 80.00 € | +29.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.75 € | 6.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.35 € | 5.00 € | +49.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.48 € | 1.92 € | -44.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 2.82 € | +6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 1.33 € | -35.5 % |
Markets | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.89 € | 6.06 € | +55.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.86 € | 2.21 € | +18.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.52 € | +15.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.49 € | 3.97 € | +14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.62 € | 7.15 € | +27.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.09 € | 5.29 € | -25.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.67 € | 9.21 € | +20.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.08 € | -4.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.89 € | +47.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 1.16 € | +27.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.61 € | +4.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.78 € | +17.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.76 € | +3.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 € | 1.29 € | -30.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.74 € | 0.53 € | -28.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 1.85 € | +112.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.11 € | +36.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 6.00 € | -26.8 % |
Transportation | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 2.20 € | -31.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 39.00 € | -20.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.30 € | 3.54 € | +7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 33.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.52 € | 7.07 € | +8.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 28,000.00 € | +3.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,500.00 € | 31,584.62 € | +14.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 301.69 € | 254.98 € | -15.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 30.47 € | 9.31 € | -69.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 47.36 € | 26.96 € | -43.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.64 € | 65.04 € | +119.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.00 € | 33.05 € | +37.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 733.33 € | 760.71 € | +3.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,000.00 € | 13,029.30 € | -13.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.80 € | 94.88 € | +2.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.16 € | 38.30 € | +12.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.75 € | 98.46 € | +13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.83 € | 141.23 € | +38.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,015.00 € | 1,412.49 € | +39.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 790.67 € | 964.50 € | +22.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,040.00 € | 3,045.00 € | +49.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,350.50 € | 1,906.00 € | +41.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 545.80 € | 831.09 € | +52.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 353.03 € | 427.78 € | +21.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Cologne Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,737.89 € | 1,698.15 € | -38.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.39 | +10.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 102 | 365 |
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| Cost of Living in Aachen | 46.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bochum | 49.64 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Novara | 32.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bergamo | 34.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Varese | 35.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vercelli | 46.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brescia | 64.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turin | 87.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Genoa | 90.08 miles |