Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Bologna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bologna are 25.2% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bologna are 9.9% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 17.4% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 20.9% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 28.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 38.6% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 19.00 € | +35.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.03 € | 10.00 € | +10.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.37 € | 1.61 € | -31.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.42 € | 2.73 € | +12.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.22 € | -22.2 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 6.31 € | +57.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 2.21 € | +60.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.24 € | +87.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.77 € | 4.01 € | +44.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 7.32 € | +20.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.46 € | 5.32 € | +53.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.33 € | 7.71 € | +21.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.98 € | -3.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.98 € | +19.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.07 € | +33.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.72 € | +65.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.95 € | +47.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.61 € | -10.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.20 € | 1.26 € | +5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.49 € | -43.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.95 € | +59.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.55 € | +45.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.65 € | 6.00 € | +6.2 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 36.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.75 € | +58.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.21 € | +14.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 27.00 € | +22.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.23 € | 6.78 € | +8.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -25.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 30,960.00 € | +12.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 141.26 € | 247.12 € | +74.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.76 € | 10.79 € | -21.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.63 € | 28.35 € | -4.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.57 € | 52.47 € | +20.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 9.91 € | 32.29 € | +225.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 491.92 € | 753.33 € | +53.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,661.90 € | 23,364.67 € | +169.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 68.75 € | 93.21 € | +35.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.96 € | 36.27 € | +29.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.79 € | 97.06 € | +28.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.43 € | 158.33 € | +87.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,252.06 € | 982.35 € | -21.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 905.83 € | 745.94 € | -17.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,146.08 € | 1,848.45 € | -13.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,542.55 € | 1,254.17 € | -18.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 418.31 € | 429.01 € | +2.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 238.41 € | 282.11 € | +18.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,419.86 € | 1,632.27 € | -32.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.51 | 4.72 | +88.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 531 | 88 |
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