# Milan vs Delft Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle. * Share Copy link πŸ”₯ Top Nomad Vibe ### [Thailand](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand.md) [Indonesia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia.md) [Spain](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain.md) [Portugal](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal.md) [Mexico](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico.md) [Vietnam](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam.md) [Colombia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia.md) [Argentina](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/argentina.md) [Malaysia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/malaysia.md) [Philippines](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines.md) [TΓΌrkiye](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey.md) [Croatia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/croatia.md) [Georgia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/georgia.md) ## πŸ† Who Wins? πŸ’° Best Budget Milan 🌐 Fastest Internet Milan πŸ”₯ Best Vibe Milan πŸ›‘οΈ Safest City Delft 🌿 Cleanest Air Delft 🚢 Most Walkable Delft It's a Tie! Show differences only Metric [Milan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/milan.md) [Italy](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy.md) [Delft](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/netherlands/delft.md) [Netherlands](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/netherlands.md) πŸ’° Monthly Budget & Costs Total Est. Budget $2050 $2200 1-Bed Center Rent $1400 $1400 Coworking Desk $250 $250 Local Meal $18 $16 Cappuccino $1.5 $3.8 Gym Membership $60 $45 Transport Budget $45 $80 πŸ’» Workspace & Infrastructure Internet Speed 150 Mbps 120 Mbps Nomad Vibe 8/10 7/10 🌿 Quality of Life & Culture Safety Index 65/100 78/100 Healthcare Quality Good Good English Proficiency Average Excellent Climate Type Mediterranean Oceanic temperate Best Time to Visit Apr - Jun May - Sep ## [Milan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/milan.md) ### πŸ‘ Pros βœ… World-class fashion and design culture * βœ… Excellent public transport and walkable center * βœ… Vibrant expat community and networking events * βœ… High-speed fiber internet widely available * βœ… Easy access to lakes, Alps, and other European cities * βœ… Diverse culinary scene from street food to Michelin stars ### πŸ‘Ž Cons * ❌ High rent and cost of living compared to other Italian cities * ❌ Air pollution can be severe in winter * ❌ Bureaucracy can be frustrating for foreigners * ❌ English not widely spoken outside tourist areas * ❌ Crowded and noisy in central tourist zones * ❌ Limited green spaces in the immediate city center ### πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas * β–ͺ Digital Nomad Visa * β–ͺ Schengen Tourist Visa (90 days) * β–ͺ Student Visa ## [Delft](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/netherlands/delft.md) ### πŸ‘ Pros * βœ… Excellent bike infrastructure and walkability * βœ… Historic, photogenic city center with canals and churches * βœ… Strong expat and student community (TU Delft) * βœ… Fast, reliable internet and plenty of coworking spaces * βœ… Central location – quick trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague * βœ… Very safe with high quality of life ### πŸ‘Ž Cons * ❌ High cost of living, especially rent * ❌ Frequent rain and overcast skies * ❌ Housing shortage – competitive market for apartments * ❌ Limited nightlife compared to bigger Dutch cities * ❌ Bureaucracy for registration and taxes can be slow * ❌ Learning basic Dutch helps despite excellent English proficiency ### πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas * β–ͺ Schengen visa (90 days) * β–ͺ Dutch freelance visa (ZZP) * β–ͺ DAFT for US citizens