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You can move to Milan by yourself, with a friend or as a couple. There are pros and cons to all of the situations. If you consider moving abroad with any kind of friend it can be a really good idea to sit down and talk through practical and everyday stuff such as economy, bills, cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking vs ordering, going out/staying in, how you deal with potentially going out without each other as well as having friends and family visiting (from near and far and extended visits). Apart from the practical arrangements, life is fun when you can share your new core memories with other people – so it is very recommendable to move abroad together. Moving with a friend can cause you to interact less with new people compared to if you move abroad by yourself. But if this is a good or a bad thing entirely depends on your personal goals and wishes as well as your personality.

Conclusion: communication is key if you and your friend decide to move abroad together

The most common ways of public transport in Milan are trains, buses and the metro. Contactless Payment is possible. 

• Metro: Travelling by metro is fast and efficient. The metro lines cover most of the city.

• Trams: Milan’s got beautiful yellow vintage trams. It’s great if you want to cover short distances within the city.

• Buses: By bus you can get into neighbourhoods that aren’t covered by the metro lines or trams. 

• Bike: Milan is one of the most bike friendly cities of Italy. With over 100 kilometres of bike lanes in the city, biking can be a really nice way to explore Milan.
• Scooter sharing: Electricl scooter sharing is an eco-friendly and easy way to explore the city centre. There are several companies and apps you can use to find scooter sharing in Milan.

Milan is one of the most expensive cities when it comes to renting. Especially in the areas Brera, Porta Nuova and Quadrilatero della Moda, which are modern and chic neighbourhoods. 

• 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre: approximately €1250 per month
• 1-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: approximately €900 per month 
• 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre: approximately €3400 per month
• 3-bedroom apartment outside the city centre: approximately €1800 per month

Real estate websites:

• https://www.idealista.it/ 
• https://www.immobiliare.it/ 
• https://www.casa.it/ 
• https://www.subito.it/ 

Local Facebook groups like “MILAN – Housing, Apartments, Rooms, Sublets” or “Milan Apartments 4 Rent” are great places for finding shared housing or more affordable rental listings.

Cheaper neighborhoods in Milan:

• Sesto San Giovanni: A town just outside of Milan. Well connected to the city with metro lines. More budget friendly than the inner city neighborhoods.

• Bicocca: Neighborhood in the northern outskirts of Milan. It was an industrial area, but now has lots of newer residential complexes. Cheaper rent, but still a good connection to the city by metro.

• Quarto Oggiaro: Traditional working class neighbourhood in the northwest. Not a real luxurious environment, but a lot cheaper. 

The weather in Milan can be described as a typical Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers. Spring is mild and pleasant, with temperatures between 13-22 °C. It’s the perfect time to do outdoor activities and sports.

In summer, the temperature rises to 25-30 °C. There is almost no rain during this period, although there are sporadic heavy showers. Autumn brings mild temperatures (12-25 °C), with increasing rainfall. Winter is colder (0-7 °C), with frequent fog and occasionally, Milan experiences snowfall.