Cost of living
Bologna compared to Lombardy
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Lombardy are roughly 30% higher than in Bologna.
Cost of living
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,388 | 1,841 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,236 | 5,213 |
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| Without rent one person | 895 | 774 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,339 | 2,226 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 672.03 | 1,136.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,081.32 | 1,963.2 |
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| Food person | 519 | 563 |
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| Food family | 1,302 | 1,471 |
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| Transport person | 110.32 | 112.49 |
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| Transport family | 313.76 | 417.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.96 years | 71.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.75 | 18.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 63.31 | 70.44 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.64 | 12.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.74 | 5.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.08 | 2.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 647.76 | 1,057.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 510.4 | 667.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,290.59 | 1,991.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 879.78 | 1,463.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.86 | 115.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 191.41 | 223.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.22 | 27.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.67 | 4.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,862 | 6,412 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,236 | 3,092 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.66 | 2.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.34% | 48.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.12 | 20.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.75 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 2.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.19 | 5.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.89 | 13.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.52 | 10.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.13 | 24.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Bologna | Lombardy |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.83 | 62.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10 | 12.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 112.68 | 113.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.06 | 21.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.5 | 77.4 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.61 | 100.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 442.67 | 918.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,652 | 12,843 |
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