Cost of Living in Bologna
Summary of cost of living in Bologna, Italy:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are R$20,543.9 (€3,489.6), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are R$5,732.3 (€973.7), excluding rent.
- Bologna is 3.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bologna is, on average, 20.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | R$117.74 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | R$470.98 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | R$68.88 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | R$35.32 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$29.44 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | R$11.31 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | R$20.65 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | R$8.78 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | R$7.39 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | R$15.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | R$7.24 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | R$22.60 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | R$52.07 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | R$31.07 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | R$50.40 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | R$6.03 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | R$6.87 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | R$6.65 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | R$8.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | R$4.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | R$4.42 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | R$7.57 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | R$2.60 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | R$41.21 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | R$9.59 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | R$13.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | R$36.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | R$13.54 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | R$229.60 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | R$24.14 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | R$14.21 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | R$170.73 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | R$10.30 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | R$190,945.14 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | R$190,597.80 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | R$1,280.46 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | R$56.61 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | R$161.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | R$330.27 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | R$141.29 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | R$58.87 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | R$4,057.75 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | R$85,764.59 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | R$476.07 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | R$241.78 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | R$635.46 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | R$738.16 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$5,688.99 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$4,565.74 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | R$10,602.83 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | R$7,825.06 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | R$2,627.96 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | R$1,910.83 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | R$11,197.87 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.22 | |
Prices in Bologna
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Last update: 11 May 2026
Last update: 11 May 2026
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