Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Bologna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bologna are 4.3% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bologna are 8.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 17.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 10.3% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 8.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 43.1% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 17.00 € | +21.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 67.50 € | -15.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.50 € | 8.50 € | -10.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.75 € | -40.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.14 € | 1.59 € | -61.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 2.54 € | +1.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.10 € | -37.3 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.04 € | 4.52 € | +12.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.09 € | 1.71 € | -17.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.16 € | +15.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.76 € | 3.66 € | +32.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.24 € | 6.38 € | +96.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.59 € | 4.54 € | -1.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.50 € | 7.40 € | -13.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.86 € | -14.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.80 € | +9.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 1.01 € | +7.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.82 € | 1.29 € | -29.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 € | 0.64 € | +42.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.52 € | -17.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.02 € | -47.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 0.41 € | -75.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.50 € | 6.00 € | -52.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.99 € | -26.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 2.41 € | -23.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.70 € | 5.50 € | -43.3 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 1.50 € | -51.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.30 € | 35.00 € | -46.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.95 € | 5.00 € | -28.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 1.93 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.40 € | 26.00 € | -51.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.86 € | 7.24 € | -7.9 % |
| 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) | 31,434.00 € | 27,250.00 € | -13.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 104.30 € | 240.67 € | +130.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.06 € | 0.23 € | +304.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.39 € | 27.39 € | +48.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.32 € | 51.10 € | +44.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.53 € | 27.25 € | +2.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.45 € | 9.50 € | -38.5 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 289.22 € | 666.67 € | +130.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,450.00 € | 13,250.00 € | +105.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.12 € | 83.33 € | +4.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.48 € | 27.00 € | -19.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.13 € | 87.50 € | +23.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 103.82 € | 130.91 € | +26.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 946.22 € | 788.93 € | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 765.83 € | 605.77 € | -20.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,844.19 € | 1,502.38 € | -18.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,305.67 € | 1,114.29 € | -14.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 651.47 € | 386.18 € | -40.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 387.76 € | 273.32 € | -29.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,113.42 € | 1,628.70 € | -47.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.13 | 1.99 | +75.8 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 256 | 104 |
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