Cost of living in Molde is 16% higher than in Bologna (without rent).
Rent in Molde is 19% more expensive than in Bologna.
Cost of living including rent in Molde is 18% higher than in Bologna.
Food in Molde is 28% more expensive than in Bologna.
Transport in Molde is 14% cheaper than in Bologna.
| Molde | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Molde | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 105 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.5 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.81 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.24 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.63 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.55 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 31.4 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.63 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 17.1 $ | 6.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.01 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.9 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 44.9 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.77 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.94 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.88 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.64 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
240 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 829 $ | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,348 $ | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 932 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,336 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,019 $ | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,336 $ | 3,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,239 $ | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.78 % | 4.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.9 $ | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.8 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 35.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 96.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 188 $ | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,941 $ | 27,573 $ |