Cost of living
Padova compared to Bologna
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Padova are roughly 9% higher than in Bologna.
Cost of living
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,672 | 1,388 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,458 | 4,236 |
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| Without rent one person | 771 | 895 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,210 | 2,339 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,040.16 | 672.03 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,808.63 | 1,081.32 |
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| Food person | 530 | 519 |
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| Food family | 1,399 | 1,302 |
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| Transport person | 98.2 | 110.32 |
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| Transport family | 293.28 | 313.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.14 years | 71.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.9 | 15.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.29 | 63.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.19 | 12.64 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.96 | 5.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.95 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 840.91 | 647.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 581.66 | 510.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,695.85 | 1,290.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,237.13 | 879.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 236.75 | 106.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 356.14 | 191.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.58 | 30.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.08 | 3.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,750 | 3,862 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,848 | 2,236 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 1.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.74% | 40.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.19 | 23.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.78 | 1.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.46 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.61 | 4.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.38 | 15.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.52 | 13.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.98 | 15.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Padova | Bologna |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.22 | 53.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.91 | 10 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.96 | 112.68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.25 | 13.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.81 | 76.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.7 | 106.61 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 604.72 | 442.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,372 | 8,652 |
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