Cost of Living in Bologna
Summary of cost of living in Bologna, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 21,497.4R$ (3,458.9€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 5,964.6R$ (959.7€), excluding rent.
- Bologna is 5.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bologna is, on average, 30.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 124.30 R$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 435.06 R$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 74.58 R$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 37.29 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.08 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.47 R$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.38 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.14 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 8.43 R$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 15.13 R$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.05 R$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 22.76 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 53.85 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 33.43 R$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 55.13 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.79 R$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 7.41 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 7.05 R$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 8.86 R$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 5.07 R$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.83 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.92 R$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.85 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 43.51 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 10.71 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.62 R$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 37.29 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 14.29 R$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 226.85 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 31.08 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 13.75 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 167.81 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 11.05 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 192,358.16 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 209,201.16 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,230.82 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 54.69 R$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 175.80 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 373.60 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 183.97 R$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 62.15 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,764.93 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 152,258.17 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 537.95 R$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 306.09 R$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 662.95 R$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 924.67 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,691.75 R$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,542.96 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,826.71 R$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,099.09 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,473.93 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,890.98 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,347.96 R$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.25 |
Prices in Bologna
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Last update: 27 October 2025
Last update: 27 October 2025
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