economy
February 15, 2026
We had coffee in Milan during the Olympics: The bill will leave you speechless!
As the world's best athletes compete for the best rankings at the Winter Olympics in Italy, thousands of fans, journalists, and tourists have flooded the streets of Milan. Many have arrived in Italy ready to face prices "adjusted for the Olympic occasion." However, when it comes to "Italy's greatest sacred thing," coffee, Milan has decided to please its guests and keep the prices of this drink within everyone's reach.
TL;DR
- Milan is hosting thousands of tourists for the Winter Olympics.
- Despite expectations of higher prices, coffee costs in Milan are surprisingly affordable.
- An espresso costs €1.20, a decaffeinated espresso costs €1.40, and a cappuccino or latte macchiato costs €2.00.
- Coffee, especially when drunk at the bar ('al banco'), is considered a basic right in Italy, not a luxury.
- Local baristas have maintained traditional, accessible pricing for coffee, even during the Olympics.
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