Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Bologna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bologna are 4.6% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bologna are 3.3% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 0.7% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 8.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 4.8% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 38.4% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| 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) | 4.49 € | 1.61 € | -64.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.65 € | 2.73 € | +2.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.22 € | -33.3 % |
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) | 2.92 € | 4.01 € | +37.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 7.19 € | +101.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.20 € | 5.32 € | +2.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 7.71 € | -19.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.96 € | -6.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.98 € | +24.8 % |
| 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 € | -26.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.92 € | 1.26 € | -34.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 € | 0.46 € | -73.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.90 € | 7.00 € | -53.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.95 € | -27.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.11 € | 2.59 € | -16.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 5.80 € | -43.1 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 € | 1.60 € | -47.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 € | 36.00 € | -46.3 % |
| 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) | 7.23 € | 6.77 € | -6.3 % |
| 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 € | 239.65 € | +119.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.26 € | 10.79 € | -55.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.02 € | 28.16 € | +48.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.56 € | 52.31 € | +22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.22 € | 32.29 € | +18.6 % |
| 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 | 8,742.80 € | 23,364.67 € | +167.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.53 € | 92.33 € | +14.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.07 € | 37.42 € | +24.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.04 € | 97.22 € | +36.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.09 € | 153.85 € | +63.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 980.12 € | 982.35 € | +0.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 787.16 € | 745.94 € | -5.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,746.35 € | 1,848.45 € | +5.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,284.07 € | 1,254.17 € | -2.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 688.38 € | 429.01 € | -37.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 402.79 € | 282.11 € | -30.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,796.63 € | 1,666.77 € | -40.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.60 | 4.72 | +31.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 222 | 87 |
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