Milan vs Davos — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Country	Italy	Switzerland
Nomad score	6.7 / 10	5.4 / 10
Cost of living	$4,495 / mo	$5,881 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	25° / 16°C	17° / 9°C
Air quality (AQI)	80 Moderate	44 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Average high	19°C	10.1°C
Average low	10.3°C	-0.1°C
Precipitation	106 mm / mo	112 mm / mo
Sunshine	273 h / mo	268 h / mo
Humidity	74%	77%
Rain days	9.6 / mo	14 / mo
Wind speed	13 km/h	7.7 km/h

IT Milan · average high by month

J 8 F 12 M 15 A 18 M 22 J 29 J 30 A 30 S 25 O 19 N 12 D 8

CH Davos · average high by month

J 1 F 4 M 5 A 8 M 12 J 19 J 19 A 19 S 15 O 12 N 5 D 3

Air quality

Air quality
	IT Milan	CH Davos
US AQI	80	44
PM2.5	36.4 µg/m³	4.1 µg/m³
PM10	45.6 µg/m³	4.3 µg/m³
Ozone	28 µg/m³	51 µg/m³
UV index	0.1	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	6.1	5.9
Local Payment Services	8.7	7.4
Startup Scene	7.8	4.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Air Conditioning	7.1	3.2
Green Spaces	6.3	8.7
Natural Disaster Risk	7.6	8.1
Noise Pollution	4.9	7.8
Seasonal Variety	7.1	7.3
Weather	6.6	6.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Mobile Network Coverage	8.8	8.9
Power Grid Reliability	8.7	9.5
Public WiFi Availability	7.2	7.0
VPN Reliability	8.4	9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Accommodation Cost	2.6	1.4
Cost of Living	3.7	1.7
Currency Stability	8.8	9.6
Entertainment Cost	4.4	2.7
Food & Groceries	4.6	2.0
Gym Membership Cost	4.5	2.8
Transportation Cost	6.0	3.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Culture	9.0	6.1
Indoors Fun	8.3	4.6
Language Learning Opportunities	7.1	4.1
Local Experiences & Tours	8.3	6.7
Nightlife	8.2	4.3
Outdoors & Nature	4.8	9.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Nomad Events & Meetups	6.2	2.5
Nomad Friendly	6.7	3.7
Online Community Presence	5.6	2.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Cafes with WiFi	8.0	5.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	8.6	3.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	7.2	3.5
Digital Nomad Popularity	6.5	2.9
Internet Speed	8.4	8.7
Local SIM Card Availability	9.0	8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Fitness Facilities	7.7	6.3
Food Scene	9.0	5.8
Healthy Food Options	7.3	5.9
Yoga Studios	7.1	4.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Healthcare	7.6	5.8
Healthcare Affordability	5.7	2.7
Healthcare Quality	8.6	9.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	6.0	0.8
Ease of Business Registration	4.1	4.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.3	3.8
Freedom of Speech	8.7	9.4
Political Stability	7.3	9.5
Tax Friendliness	4.2	3.7
Visa Ease	6.2	3.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Air Quality	4.7	9.5
Cleanliness	6.5	9.2
Environmental Quality	6.2	9.3
Family Friendly	7.1	8.2
Language Barrier	6.6	6.9
Work-Life Balance	7.1	7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Female Friendly	7.3	9.2
Racial Tolerance	6.7	7.9
Safety	7.5	9.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Airport Connectivity	9.0	4.2
Cycling	5.9	4.6
Intercity Travel Options	8.9	7.4
Public Transit	8.6	7.6
Ride-sharing Services	7.6	2.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	7.6	5.2
Walkability	8.4	6.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Coworking Quality	8.1	4.7
Freelance Ecosystem	6.5	3.2
Networking Opportunities	7.6	4.3
Remote Job Opportunities	6.7	3.7
Time Zone Favorability	8.0	7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Jeans	$110 per pair	$138 per pair
Summer Dress	$52 per dress	$75 per dress
Running Shoes	$121 per pair	$163 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Dining Out	$208 per month	$251 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Cinema Ticket	$13 per ticket	$25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Coffee	$1.62 per cup	$6.91 per cup
Beer	$7.51 per pint	$8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$21 per meal	$28 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$98 per meal	$126 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$12 per meal	$19 per meal
Apples	$2.54 per kg	$4.40 per kg
Bread	$2.43 per loaf	$3.77 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.75 per bottle	$1.88 per bottle
Milk	$1.91 per liter	$2.26 per liter
Rice	$3.24 per kg	$3.52 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$13 per kg	$35 per kg
Beef	$22 per kg	$44 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$14 per bottle	$23 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Groceries	$370 per month	$503 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$377 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Doctor Visit (GP)	$92 per visit	$151 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$11 per purchase	$19 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Housing	$982 per month	$1,508 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,675 per month	$1,885 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$3,235 per month	$3,142 per month
Coworking Space	$324 per month	$440 per month
Coliving Space	$1,271 per month	$1,508 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Internet & Mobile	$35 per month	$126 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Leisure Activities	$116 per month	$63 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Haircut	$40 per visit	$50 per visit
Laundry	$14 per kg	$15 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Mobile Plan	$17 per month	$38 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$35 per month	$69 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$29 one-time	$25 one-time
Gym Membership	$75 per month	$101 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$29 per hour	$31 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Transportation	$40 per month	$75 per month
Taxi Start	$5.78 per trip	$8.17 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.08 per km	$4.02 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$45 per month	$94 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$21 per trip	$23 per trip
Gasoline	$2.25 per liter	$2.45 per liter
Scooter Rental	$14 per month	$44 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IT Milan	CH Davos
Utilities	$185 per month	$226 per month