Cost of Living in Bologna
Summary of cost of living in Bologna, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 23,718.8R$ (3,542.3€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 6,654.1R$ (993.8€), excluding rent.
- Bologna is 0.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bologna is, on average, 31.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 133.92 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 468.71 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 66.96 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 33.48 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 33.48 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.63 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 19.89 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 7.94 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 40.15 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 15.39 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.64 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 25.26 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.32 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 37.69 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 62.64 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.71 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 7.35 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 9.49 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 11.15 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 6.60 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 5.32 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 8.87 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.99 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 40.18 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 10.36 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 18.27 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.18 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.39 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 241.05 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 33.48 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 14.82 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.79 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 45.07 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 220,796.79 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 225,383.47 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,301.19 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 65.33 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 194.54 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 386.54 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 209.06 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 73.65 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 5,222.79 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 164,035.78 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 560.90 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 291.83 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 707.85 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,156.56 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,277.39 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,878.23 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 11,412.72 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,352.23 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,833.84 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,909.73 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,815.99 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 |
Prices in Bologna
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Last update: April 2025
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