Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €17 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 | €9 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 | €1.66 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.99 | €3.87 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.19 | €2.34 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €5.55 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 | €2.57 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.21 | €1.47 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 | €0.75 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €10 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 | €1.80 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 | €1.36 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 | €1,635 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,690 | €1,095 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 | €259 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,492 | €833 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,014 | €656 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 | €121 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €28 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 | €426 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €154 | €98 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €96 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €38 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 | €88 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 | €110 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,258 | €20,272 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 | €1.78 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 | €55 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 | €22 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €89 | €115 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 | €2.15 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 | €3.71 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 | €1.71 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 | €2.11 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €16 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Milan | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €38 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €21 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 | €84 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 | €79 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.46 | €3.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €3.23 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 | €440 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.10 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 | €50 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 | €7 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 178 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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