Move to Milan
Italy · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$1,300
Rent (2BR)
$1,800
Transport
$39/mo
Expat Community
3/5
🌟 Why Milan?
- ✓ Italy's economic and tech capital with highest salaries in the country
- ✓ Fashion and design capital with world-class aperitivo culture
- ✓ Affordable public transport with extensive metro network
- ✓ Easy access to Lake Como, Alps, and Ligurian coast
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Navigli
Canals, aperitivo culture, nightlife, creative
$1,400/mo
Isola
Trendy, Bosco Verticale, hip restaurants
$1,500/mo
Porta Romana
Residential, parks, local markets, family-friendly
$1,300/mo
Citta Studi
University area, affordable, quiet, good transit
$1,100/mo
✈ Airport
MXP (Malpensa), LIN (Linate)
☔ Weather
Continental: hot humid summers (30C), cold foggy winters (0C). Po Valley humidity. Rain in spring/autumn.
🎓 Schools
Several options (American School of Milan, Sir James Henderson)
💻 Coworking
Growing (Talent Garden, WeWork, Copernico)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get a Codice Fiscale (tax code) at Agenzia delle Entrate
- Get an ATM monthly pass for metro, bus, and tram (39 EUR)
- Open a bank account with Codice Fiscale (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, or Hype)
- Register residency at Anagrafe (municipal registry)
- Learn the art of aperitivo - Navigli at sunset is a must
🏗 Top Industries
Fashion
Finance
Tech
Design