Cost of living
Messina compared to Bologna
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Messina are roughly 3% higher than in Bologna.
Cost of living
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,744 | 1,388 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,019 | 4,236 |
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| Without rent one person | 822 | 895 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,240 | 2,339 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 775.49 | 672.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,094 | 1,081.32 |
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| Food person | 462 | 519 |
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| Food family | 1,155 | 1,302 |
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| Transport person | 91.14 | 110.32 |
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| Transport family | 288.89 | 313.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.27 years | 71.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.12 | 15.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.4 | 63.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.77 | 12.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.25 | 5.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.81 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.99 | 2.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 649.83 | 647.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 474.43 | 510.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,588.79 | 1,290.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,014.78 | 879.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.31 | 106.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.24 | 191.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.49 | 30.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.37 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,011 | 3,862 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,238 | 2,236 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.06 | 1.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.96% | 40.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.4 | 23.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.8 | 1.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.09 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.52 | 4.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.92 | 15.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.88 | 13.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.51 | 15.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.8 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Messina | Bologna |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.2 | 53.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.89 | 10 |
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| Doctors visit | 89.69 | 112.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.96 | 13.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 86.16 | 76.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.2 | 106.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 607.33 | 442.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,641 | 8,652 |
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