Cost of Living Comparison Between Bologna and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Athens is 16.8% lower than in Bologna (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Athens is 21.2% lower than in Bologna | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 34.6% lower than in Bologna | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 17.7% lower than in Bologna | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 21.1% lower than in Bologna | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 22.9% lower than in Bologna | |
Restaurants | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | €15.00 | -25.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | €60.00 | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.70 | €9.00 | -23.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | €5.00 | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | €5.00 | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.92 | €3.62 | +88.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.51 | €2.31 | -34.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.49 | €0.53 | -64.8 % |
Markets | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.26 | €1.57 | +25.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.62 | €1.19 | -54.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.23 | €1.25 | +1.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.84 | €3.93 | +2.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €8.85 | €5.88 | -33.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.28 | €4.34 | -17.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.56 | €7.22 | -15.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.02 | €0.89 | -12.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.17 | €0.82 | -30.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.13 | €0.57 | -49.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.40 | €0.88 | -37.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.79 | €0.46 | -42.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.75 | €0.47 | -36.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.29 | €0.98 | -23.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.44 | €0.82 | +85.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | €10.00 | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.63 | €1.82 | +11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.37 | €2.41 | +1.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.20 | €5.00 | -19.4 % |
Transportation | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.30 | €1.20 | -47.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €39.00 | €27.00 | -30.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.10 | €4.00 | -2.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.41 | €1.45 | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.00 | €15.00 | -48.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.75 | €1.89 | +7.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,434.00 | €24,980.00 | -23.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €32,375.00 | €24,312.14 | -24.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €217.50 | €181.88 | -16.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €9.62 | €23.46 | +144.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €27.46 | €28.93 | +5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €56.10 | €49.94 | -11.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €24.00 | €23.26 | -3.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €10.00 | €9.00 | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €689.25 | €546.25 | -20.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €14,568.00 | €12,138.75 | -16.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €80.87 | €85.73 | +6.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.07 | €34.96 | -14.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €107.94 | €91.07 | -15.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €125.38 | €113.86 | -9.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €966.33 | €620.45 | -35.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €775.54 | €525.79 | -32.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,801.00 | €1,111.26 | -38.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,329.17 | €927.95 | -30.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €446.39 | €327.39 | -26.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €324.57 | €279.56 | -13.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bologna Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,902.07 | €1,155.44 | -39.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.22 | 4.54 | +40.8 % |
| Last update: | 11 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 | |
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| Cost of Living in Padova | 73.76 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 174.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 220.12 miles |