Cost of Living in Bologna
Summary of cost of living in Bologna, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,043.9 (€3,483.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,130.1 (€973.5), excluding rent.
- Bologna is 24.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bologna is, on average, 54.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.70 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.98 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.41 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.51 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.24 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.56 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.21 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.68 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €8.66 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.03 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €8.62 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.03 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.13 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.50 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.80 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.32 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.44 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.67 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.42 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.10 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.30 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €39.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.10 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.41 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.76 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,434.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €32,375.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €220.88 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €10.38 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €27.47 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €56.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €24.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €689.25 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €14,568.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €80.87 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.07 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €109.15 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €132.16 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €984.31 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €780.86 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,872.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,391.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €435.67 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €319.57 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,917.57 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.20 | |
Prices in Bologna
This city had 760 entries in the past 12 months by 85 different contributors.
Last update: 13 June 2026
Last update: 13 June 2026
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| Cost of Living in Faenza | 36.93 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 Empoli, Toscana | 75.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chioggia, Veneto | 88.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Verona | 90.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Montevarchi | 93.65 miles |
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