Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Bologna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bologna are 4.7% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bologna are 3.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 1.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 10.8% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 4.3% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 37.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 19.00 € | +26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 70.00 € | -22.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.50 € | -43.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.48 € | 1.61 € | -64.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 € | 2.73 € | +2.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 1.22 € | -33.7 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 6.31 € | +45.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 2.21 € | -14.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.24 € | +7.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 4.01 € | +36.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 7.32 € | +104.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.25 € | 5.32 € | +1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 7.71 € | -19.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.98 € | -4.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.98 € | +24.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.07 € | +9.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.72 € | -4.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.95 € | +72.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.61 € | -25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.26 € | -35.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 € | 0.49 € | -72.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.45 € | 7.00 € | -51.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.95 € | -27.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.19 € | 2.55 € | -20.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 6.00 € | -41.2 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 1.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 36.00 € | -45.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.75 € | -29.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 2.21 € | +12.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 27.00 € | -52.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 € | 6.78 € | -6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,245.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -22.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 30,960.00 € | -8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 109.20 € | 247.12 € | +126.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.43 € | 10.79 € | -55.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.22 € | 28.35 € | +47.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.31 € | 52.47 € | +21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.06 € | 32.29 € | +19.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 11.00 € | -35.3 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 309.77 € | 753.33 € | +143.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,728.50 € | 23,364.67 € | +140.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.53 € | 93.21 € | +15.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.07 € | 36.27 € | +20.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.04 € | 97.06 € | +36.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.09 € | 158.33 € | +68.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,004.37 € | 982.35 € | -2.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 801.22 € | 745.94 € | -6.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,790.20 € | 1,848.45 € | +3.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,320.80 € | 1,254.17 € | -5.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 697.64 € | 429.01 € | -38.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 404.66 € | 282.11 € | -30.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,722.06 € | 1,632.27 € | -40.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.85 | 4.72 | +22.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 221 | 88 |
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