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Rome vs Milan for digital nomads
Two strong nomad bases, one decision. Here's how Rome and Milanstack up on the numbers that actually matter for a long stay.
Italy
Rome
The Eternal City isn't just for tourists. Rome's nomad scene is growing fast, fueled by great food, mild winters, and surprisingly strong Wi-Fi.
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Italy
Milan
Forget Rome's chaos. Milan is the rare Italian city where fiber, coworking and aperitivo all run on time.
Read the full Milan guide →Rome vs Milan — the numbers
| Metric | Rome | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | High · Pickpockets near landmarks | High · Aware of pickpockets near Duomo |
| Monthly cost | €1,800–2,600 | €2,000–2,800 |
| Visa | Digital nomad — 1 year | Italy Digital Nomad Visa — 1 year |
| Best months | Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
Which one's for you?
- Pick Rome if you want europe + cafés — monthly cost lands around €1,800–2,600.
- Pick Milan if you lean toward europe + coworking — monthly cost lands around €2,000–2,800.
- Visa: Rome runs Digital nomad — 1 year; Milan runs Italy Digital Nomad Visa — 1 year. That difference alone often decides it for stays over 90 days.