Cost of living in Umea is 9% lower than in Bologna (without rent).
Rent in Umea is 41% cheaper than in Bologna.
Cost of living including rent in Umea is 26% lower than in Bologna.
Food in Umea is 6% cheaper than in Bologna.
Transport in Umea is 15% cheaper than in Bologna.
| Umea | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Umea | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75.6 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.08 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.93 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.88 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ | 3.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.88 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.53 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.3 $ | 6.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.81 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.75 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 32.5 $ | 18.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28 $ | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.01 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.3 $ | 140 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
90.1 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.4 $ | 29.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 748 $ | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 539 $ | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 935 $ | 1,698 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,933 $ | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,564 $ | 3,268 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,875 $ | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.79 % | 4.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.7 $ | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 23.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.6 $ | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.4 $ | 96.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.7 $ | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,358 $ | 27,573 $ |