Cost of Living Comparison Between Milan and Bologna 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bologna are 5.0% lower than in Milan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bologna are 14.8% lower than in Milan | |
| Rent Prices in Bologna are 33.3% lower than in Milan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bologna are 8.5% lower than in Milan | |
| Groceries Prices in Bologna are 2.0% lower than in Milan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bologna is 10.8% higher than in Milan | |
Restaurants | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 19.00 € | -5.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 70.00 € | -12.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.94 € | 1.61 € | -17.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.73 € | -5.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.39 € | 1.22 € | -11.9 % |
Markets | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.09 € | 6.31 € | +3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.21 € | 2.21 € | -0.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 1.24 € | -18.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.86 € | 4.01 € | +3.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.10 € | 7.32 € | +3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.31 € | 5.32 € | +0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.12 € | 7.71 € | -15.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.98 € | -4.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.98 € | +10.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.07 € | -4.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.48 € | 1.72 € | +16.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.95 € | +22.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.61 € | -18.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.26 € | -4.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.55 € | 0.49 € | -10.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.95 € | +5.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.12 € | 2.55 € | +20.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 € | 1.50 € | -31.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.00 € | 36.00 € | -7.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.75 € | -32.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.21 € | -31.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.27 € | 27.00 € | -18.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.09 € | 6.78 € | -4.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -10.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,061.54 € | 30,960.00 € | -0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 256.17 € | 247.12 € | -3.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.37 € | 10.79 € | +15.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.93 € | 28.35 € | +5.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.51 € | 52.47 € | -18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.91 € | 32.29 € | +1.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 789.77 € | 753.33 € | -4.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,172.09 € | 23,364.67 € | +77.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 94.44 € | 93.21 € | -1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.35 € | 36.27 € | -0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.76 € | 97.06 € | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143.15 € | 158.33 € | +10.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,407.61 € | 982.35 € | -30.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 954.76 € | 745.94 € | -21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,989.44 € | 1,848.45 € | -38.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,895.35 € | 1,254.17 € | -33.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 852.51 € | 429.01 € | -49.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 442.58 € | 282.11 € | -36.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Milan Edit |
Bologna Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,728.15 € | 1,632.27 € | -5.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.39 | 4.72 | +7.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 381 | 88 |
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| Cost of Living in Como | 31.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Novara | 32.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bergamo | 34.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Varese | 35.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vercelli | 46.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brescia | 64.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turin | 87.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Genoa | 90.08 miles |
Cities near Bologna: | Cost of Living in Ferrara | 32.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reggio Nell'emilia | 46.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Florence | 71.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rimini | 73.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Padova | 73.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Verona | 90.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Venice | 96.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Siena | 108.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pisa | 113.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Livorno | 115.32 miles |