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Living in Milan
Lombardy
Italy's economic capital and the best place to find a local job, especially for senior tech, finance and design roles. It is also the most expensive city in the country.
1-bed rent (center)
€1504/mo
Buy price
€5,600/m²
60 m² home
~€336k
Quality of life
#8 (2025)
👍 Highlights
- The most international job market in Italy: multinationals often hire in English
- Senior tech roles at multinationals pay €60–90k
- High-speed trains reach Turin, Venice, Bologna, Florence and Rome; the lakes and Alps are about an hour away
⚠️ Watch out for
- Highest rents in Italy
- Foggy, humid winters and hot summers
- Very competitive rental market
Work in Milan
Key sectors: tech, finance, fashion, design, consulting, pharma.
- Software, data & AI: €35–65k; senior roles at multinationals in Milan €60–90k
- Teaching English: €15–25k (language schools); international schools €25–45k
- Healthcare (doctors & nurses): Nurses €28–35k; doctors €60–100k+
- Finance, consulting & law: €40–100k+
- Fashion, design & creative: €25–50k; freelance varies
Practical details
- Climate: continental
- Nearest airport: Malpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN)
- Sea / mountains: Inland · Mountains nearby
- 7% pension flat tax: Not eligible (population or region)
Figures are approximate 2026 estimates. Check Immobiliare.it or Idealista.it for current listings.