Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Bologna 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bologna is 9.3% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bologna is 8.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 7.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 17.4% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 5.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 24.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 18.00 € | +12.5 % |
| 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 € | 4.75 € | -40.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 1.59 € | -64.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 2.89 € | +7.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.19 € | -35.6 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 6.08 € | +29.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 € | 2.25 € | -9.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.24 € | +4.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 3.90 € | +32.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 7.00 € | +92.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 5.40 € | +0.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.77 € | 7.71 € | -21.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.05 € | +0.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.04 € | +30.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.09 € | +10.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.63 € | -6.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.93 € | +77.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.64 € | -18.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.01 € | 1.23 € | -39.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 € | 0.48 € | -73.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 7.50 € | -46.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.80 € | -34.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 2.33 € | -25.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.45 € | 6.00 € | -42.6 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 1.50 € | -49.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 35.50 € | -46.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.50 € | -33.3 % |
| 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) | 7.20 € | 6.81 € | -5.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,644.50 € | 25,000.00 € | -21.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,845.64 € | 30,960.00 € | -8.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.94 € | 242.10 € | +103.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.57 € | 10.14 € | -58.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.75 € | 29.06 € | +40.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.08 € | 55.00 € | +30.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 € | 32.29 € | +34.8 % |
| 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 | 311.23 € | 804.00 € | +158.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 23,364.67 € | +179.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.34 € | 92.69 € | +4.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.72 € | 36.56 € | +19.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.63 € | 99.29 € | +27.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.91 € | 163.00 € | +61.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,016.14 € | 983.33 € | -3.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 814.82 € | 752.06 € | -7.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,760.52 € | 1,654.99 € | -6.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.71 € | 1,160.71 € | -10.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 692.74 € | 416.03 € | -39.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.37 € | 276.62 € | -31.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,688.47 € | 1,843.96 € | -31.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 | 3.83 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 243 | 100 |
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| Cost of Living in Pisa | 113.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Livorno | 115.32 miles |