Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.4M
Population
182 km2
Area
402 Mbps
Internet
138m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
LIN (7km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1.36 million in 2025. The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the European Union, with an estimated population of...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Lombardy
Region
Europe
Population
1.4M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
138 m
Airport
LIN
GPS
45.46, 9.19
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
43,039 points of interest mapped in Milan — 237 per km2
Tech
402 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
27% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
LIN airport just 7 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
43,039 total POIs 236.9 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
3,570
Cafes
2,383
Bars
1,153
Fast Food
995
Shopping
Supermarkets
568
Convenience
462
Shopping Malls
82
Healthcare
Hospitals
63
Clinics
423
Pharmacies
722
Education
Schools
1,167
Universities
54
Libraries
113
Recreation
Parks
3,528
Playgrounds
1,214
Sports
1,070
Cinemas
49
Museums
90
Theatres
103
Transport
Bus Stops
5,273
Train Stations
988
Fuel Stations
516
Services
Banks
765
ATMs
170
Post Offices
191
Police
152
Fire Stations
14
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
402 Mbps
Download
260 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
142,966
Tests
48,180
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
5°
J
6°
F
10°
M
15°
A
19°
M
23°
J
24°
J
23°
A
19°
S
15°
O
10°
N
6°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 14.5 C Range: 4.9 - 24 C Rain: 1,780 mm/year Sunshine: 2,944 h/year
CITY SCORES
96.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.9
Overall
COST OF LIVING
BIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
73.1
Overall
27% cheaper than NYC
41.4
Rent
59% cheaper than NYC
70.3
Groceries
30% cheaper than NYC
78.2
Restaurants
22% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
LIN
Milano Linate Airport
7 km from center
Very close — ~11 min ride
FUN FACTS
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan.
It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1.36 million in 2025.
The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the European Union, with an estimated population of 6.1 million.
Milan is considered Italy's economic capital, and its metropolitan area accounts for about 20% of the country's GDP.
Founded around 590 BC by a Celtic tribe, Milan was conquered by the Romans in 222 BC, who Latinized the name of the city into Mediolanum and made it the capital of the Western Roman Empire.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Milan known for?
Milan is a city in Lombardy. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Milan?
Milan has an average download speed of 402 Mbps and upload speed of 260 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Milan?
Milan has an average year-round temperature of approximately 14.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Milan?
Milan is served by LIN (Milano Linate Airport), approximately 7 km from the city center.
What is the population of Milan?
The population of Milan is approximately 1.4M.
What infrastructure does Milan have?
Milan has 43,039 mapped points of interest, including 3,570 restaurants, 63 hospitals, 1,167 schools.
What country is Milan in?
Milan is located in Lombardy.