International Schools in Milan, Italy | Scholae

Milan

Name: Milan
Address: Milan, Italy

Italy

26 schools24 curricula

Milan stands as Italy's economic powerhouse, offering expat families sophisticated urban living with excellent international schools. The fashion and design capital combines business opportunities with rich cultural heritage, world-class dining, and proximity to the Alps and Lakes region. While expensive, the city provides excellent public transportation, healthcare, and infrastructure. The international business community is substantial, making networking easier for expat families. Italian bureaucracy can be challenging, but the quality of life, safety, and educational opportunities make it worthwhile for those seeking European sophistication.

4/5

Safety

4/5

Quality of Life

3/5

Expat Friendly

$1,800

Avg Rent/mo

☀️ Climate & Weather

Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions

30°C

Hottest (Aug)

1°C

Coolest (Dec)

Sunny days/mo avg

920mm

Annual rainfall

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💰 Cost of Living

Monthly family budget estimates (USD)

At a Glance

$1,800

Avg. rent /mo

$18

Budget meal

$70

Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)

Dining & Drinks

Cappuccino$1.85

Domestic beer$5.50

Imported beer$6.50

Water (1.5L)$0.40

Groceries

Loaf of bread$2.40

Milk (1L)$1.60

Dozen eggs$3.50

Chicken (1 kg)$9.50

Transport

Taxi flag-drop$4.00

Taxi per km$1.40

Monthly transit pass$42

Gasoline (per liter)$1.95

Monthly Bills

Internet$30 /mo

Utilities (avg.)$220 /mo

Gym membership$55 /mo

Domestic help$450 /mo

Preschool / nursery$650 /mo

Comfortable

Apartment in an outer zone like Città Studi or Bicocca, mix of supermarket and local market shopping, Metro and tram, bilingual or smaller international school.

$6,500/mo

Rent$1,500

Groceries$600

Lifestyle & leisure$400

Transport$150

Utilities$200

Dining out$400

Healthcare$300

School fees (per child)$2,500

Domestic help$450

Established

Modern apartment in Porta Nuova, Brera, or Navigli, regular restaurant dining, car plus Metro, established international school, gym, cultural events.

$11,500/mo

Rent$2,800

Groceries$900

Lifestyle & leisure$700

Transport$400

Utilities$280

Dining out$800

Healthcare$500

School fees (per child)$4,200

Domestic help$920

Premium

Luxury apartment in Quadrilatero or CityLife, premium international school, private driver, Michelin dining, country club, designer shopping, regular European travel.

$20,000/mo

Rent$5,000

Groceries$1,400

Lifestyle & leisure$1,500

Transport$900

Utilities$400

Dining out$1,500

Healthcare$800

School fees (per child)$6,000

Domestic help$2,500

Estimates for a family of four in Milan, Italy. Rent assumes a 2–3 bedroom apartment. School fees reflect one child at an international school. Domestic help is a full-time live-out housekeeper. All figures in USD at approximately 1 USD = 0.92 EUR. Milan is Italy's most expensive city, on par with many Western European capitals.