Cost of living in Bologna, Italy

Summary of cost of living in Bologna

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,380
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,662
  • Cost of living in Bologna is cheaper than in 43% of cities in Italy (3 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Bologna is cheaper than in 67% of cities in Western Europe (34 out of 51)
  • Cost of living in Bologna is cheaper than in 52% of cities in the World (73 out of 141)
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List of prices in Bologna
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.73
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.22
12 eggs, large €3.42
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.21
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.87
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.26
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8
2 liters of coca-cola €1.96
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.10
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,344
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €825
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €153
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €766
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €553
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €102
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €24
40” flat screen tv €364
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €121
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €4.51
Hourly rate for cleaning help €11
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €79
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €113
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €123
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €23,687
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.79
Monthly ticket public transport €36
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €19
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €7
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €80
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.97
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.61
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.09
4 rolls of toilet paper €2.09
Tube of toothpaste €1.80
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €16
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €40
2 tickets to the movies €19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €56
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €64
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €8
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €1.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €5.76
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €486
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.14
1 month of gym membership in business district €54
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.94
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 23 prices entered by 13 different people.
Latest price update: June 18, 2025

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Bologna position in our World Ranking

the world
73rd
out of 141
western europe
34th
out of 51
italy
3rd
out of 7

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