Cost of Living Comparison Between Bologna and Rome 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Rome are 13.7% lower than in Bologna (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Rome are 8.5% lower than in Bologna | |
| Rent Prices in Rome are 5.9% higher than in Bologna | |
| Restaurant Prices in Rome are 15.4% lower than in Bologna | |
| Groceries Prices in Rome are 15.4% lower than in Bologna | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Rome is 13.5% higher than in Bologna | |
Restaurants | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.00 € | 15.00 € | -21.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.61 € | 1.47 € | -8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.73 € | 2.08 € | -23.8 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.06 € | -13.1 % |
Markets | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.67 € | 1.55 € | -6.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 2.43 € | 1.72 € | -29.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.73 € | 2.52 € | -8.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 3.52 € | -12.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 16.14 € | 12.98 € | -19.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 11.72 € | 10.33 € | -11.8 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.00 € | 15.41 € | -9.4 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.17 € | 2.08 € | -4.2 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.17 € | 1.86 € | -14.4 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.35 € | 1.93 € | -17.7 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.79 € | 2.39 € | -37.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.09 € | 1.48 € | -29.4 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.36 € | 1.57 € | +15.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.26 € | 1.14 € | -9.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.49 € | 0.38 € | -23.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.44 € | -25.9 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.04 € | -19.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 36.00 € | 35.00 € | -2.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.75 € | 4.25 € | -10.5 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.38 € | 1.50 € | +9.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 31.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.79 € | 1.81 € | +1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 24,350.00 € | -2.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,960.00 € | 25,581.25 € | -17.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 247.12 € | 212.18 € | -14.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.79 € | 11.75 € | +9.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.35 € | 27.66 € | -2.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.47 € | 57.50 € | +9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.29 € | 18.36 € | -43.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
Childcare | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 753.33 € | 473.16 € | -37.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,364.67 € | 9,057.14 € | -61.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.21 € | 62.16 € | -33.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.27 € | 28.27 € | -22.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.06 € | 74.47 € | -23.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 158.33 € | 95.00 € | -40.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 982.35 € | 1,091.86 € | +11.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 745.94 € | 669.64 € | -10.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,848.45 € | 2,108.50 € | +14.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,254.17 € | 1,244.74 € | -0.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,617.86 € | 6,873.08 € | +48.8 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,036.67 € | 3,342.31 € | +10.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bologna Edit |
Rome Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,632.27 € | 1,695.49 € | +3.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.72 | 4.71 | -0.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 88 | 256 |
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| Cost of Living in Rimini | 118.25 km |
| Cost of Living in Padova | 118.71 km |
| Cost of Living in Verona | 145.53 km |
| Cost of Living in Venice | 155.39 km |
| Cost of Living in Siena | 175.05 km |
| Cost of Living in Pisa | 182.27 km |
| Cost of Living in Livorno | 185.58 km |
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| Cost of Living in Perugia | 182.27 km |
| Cost of Living in Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 193.67 km |
| Cost of Living in Aversa | 206.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Pescara | 208.87 km |
| Cost of Living in Naples | 228.41 km |
| Cost of Living in Siena | 241.69 km |