Cost of Living Comparison Between Bologna and Helsinki 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Helsinki are 5.0% higher than in Bologna (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Helsinki are 4.6% higher than in Bologna | |
| Rent Prices in Helsinki are 3.4% higher than in Bologna | |
| Restaurant Prices in Helsinki are 12.1% higher than in Bologna | |
| Groceries Prices in Helsinki are 4.5% higher than in Bologna | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Helsinki is 58.2% higher than in Bologna | |
Restaurants | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 € | 15.00 € | -21.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 90.00 € | +28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 8.00 € | +77.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.61 € | 4.48 € | +178.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 € | 2.67 € | -2.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.85 € | +50.9 % |
Markets | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.31 € | 4.35 € | -31.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.21 € | 2.57 € | +16.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.16 € | -6.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 2.95 € | -26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.32 € | 3.57 € | -51.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.32 € | 5.25 € | -1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.71 € | 9.58 € | +24.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.03 € | +4.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.79 € | -19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.98 € | -8.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.72 € | 1.80 € | +4.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.55 € | -42.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.82 € | +33.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.26 € | 1.94 € | +54.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.49 € | 1.76 € | +257.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 14.45 € | +106.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.95 € | 2.68 € | +37.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 3.19 € | +25.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 10.20 € | +70.0 % |
Transportation | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 36.00 € | 66.60 € | +85.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 € | 6.75 € | +42.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.21 € | 1.97 € | -10.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 56.40 € | +108.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 € | 7.21 € | +6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 32,245.00 € | +29.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,960.00 € | 33,916.11 € | +9.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 247.12 € | 109.20 € | -55.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.79 € | 24.43 € | +126.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.35 € | 19.22 € | -32.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.47 € | 43.31 € | -17.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.29 € | 27.06 € | -16.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 € | 17.00 € | +54.5 % |
Childcare | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 753.33 € | 309.77 € | -58.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,364.67 € | 9,728.50 € | -58.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.21 € | 83.27 € | -10.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.27 € | 30.42 € | -16.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.06 € | 73.44 € | -24.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 158.33 € | 95.78 € | -39.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 982.35 € | 1,019.56 € | +3.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 745.94 € | 807.97 € | +8.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,848.45 € | 1,826.20 € | -1.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,254.17 € | 1,340.80 € | +6.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 429.01 € | 709.32 € | +65.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 282.11 € | 405.40 € | +43.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bologna Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,632.27 € | 2,699.50 € | +65.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.72 | 3.93 | -16.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 88 | 219 |
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