In Bologna, Italy, a family of four typically needs around $4196 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1671 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Bologna is 16% cheaper overall.
Bologna is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Bologna is, on average, 66% lower than in New York City.
Bologna tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence overall expenses in the city.
Food costs are only 1% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 22% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.16 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.25 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.17 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.42 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 39.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 89.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.43 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 140 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 29.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 666 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,166 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 893 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,698 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,982 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,268 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,032 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.60% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 118 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 826 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,573 $ |