- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Sweden
- Bologna
- Gothenburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bologna (Italy) and Gothenburg (Sweden)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 2% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €12.86 (111 kr) | 81 kr | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.47 (64 kr) | 66 kr | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.84 (42 kr) | 44 kr | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (10.92 kr) | 9 kr | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 (25 kr) | 26 kr | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (15.35 kr) | 24 kr | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.50 (56 kr) | 45 kr | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (18.05 kr) | 23 kr | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (15.89 kr) | 15.83 kr | 0% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (11.65 kr) | 15 kr | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.20 (62 kr) | 102 kr | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (17.31 kr) | 22 kr | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (14.68 kr) | 14.29 kr | 3% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €989 (8,499 kr) | 9,357 kr | 9% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (1,142 kr) | 1,300 kr | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (209 kr) | 274 kr | 24% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €510 (4,381 kr) | 4,857 kr | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €147 (1,267 kr) | 1,200 kr | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.25 (45 kr) | 54 kr | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.14 (96 kr) | 200 kr | 52% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €94 (806 kr) | 1,000 kr | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €35 (300 kr) | 336 kr | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 (618 kr) | 914 kr | 32% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €103 (884 kr) | 1,014 kr | 13% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,413 (192,629 kr) | 197,250 kr | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (15.40 kr) | 14.28 kr | 8% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €32 (278 kr) | 482 kr | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €15.39 (132 kr) | 194 kr | 32% |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €11 (95 kr) | 93 kr | 2% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.25 (45 kr) | 39 kr | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (30 kr) | 33 kr | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (29 kr) | 35 kr | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (13.89 kr) | 25 kr | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (15.84 kr) | 19.71 kr | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19.43 (167 kr) | 254 kr | 34% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (223 kr) | 281 kr | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15.89 (137 kr) | 231 kr | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (764 kr) | 530 kr | 44% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €56 (478 kr) | 814 kr | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.20 (62 kr) | 105 kr | 41% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (13.18 kr) | 37 kr | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.38 (38 kr) | 46 kr | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €184 (1,581 kr) | 1,347 kr | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.32 kr) | 2.56 kr | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €49 (424 kr) | 393 kr | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €4.94 (42 kr) | 53 kr | 20% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,252 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
15,625 kr
in Gothenburg
you would need to make just about 13,141 kr
(€1,529)
in Bologna.