Estimate your move-in cash
Enter the figures from a listing or agency quote. This calculator is for budgeting, not legal or tax advice.
Estimated upfront total
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Example: a €1,500/month apartment could require €12,294 upfront
This is an illustrative private-rental scenario, not a standard Milan requirement or a Milos fee quote. The terms below are assumptions, not a prediction of what a specific landlord or agency will request.
Example move-in budget
- Monthly rent: €1,500
- Security deposit, 3 months: €4,500
- Rent in advance, 3 months: €4,500
- Agency commission, 15% of €18,000 annual rent: €2,700
- Illustrative VAT at 22% on the commission: €594
Estimated initial cash: €12,294, excluding condominium charges, utilities, possible taxes and other costs not listed above.
Actual advance payments, deposit, commission and applicable VAT depend on the written offer and the parties involved. Before reserving a property, compare the deposit, agency fees and rental contract terms; enter your own figures in the calculator above.
What this includes
- Security deposit
- Advance rent
- Agency commission based on annual rent
- VAT on the agency commission
- Initial condominium charge entered by you
Utilities, contract taxes, platform fees, furniture purchases and other third-party costs may still apply.
Why calculate this before viewing
A €1,200 apartment can require several thousand euros before move-in. For an international student, knowing the upfront total prevents wasted viewings and helps compare a conventional lease with a residence or all-inclusive product.