Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$21) | C$23 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (C$7) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (C$1.91) | C$2.41 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (C$5.37) | C$4.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.47) | C$3.95 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (C$2.93) | C$4.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.96) | C$3.95 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (C$1.98) | C$3.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (C$3.08) | C$2.68 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.73) | C$2.16 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,344 (C$2,109) | C$2,300 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (C$1,295) | C$1,599 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$240) | C$120 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 (C$1,203) | C$1,347 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 (C$867) | C$985 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (C$159) | C$69 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$60 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (C$571) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$189) | C$140 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$124) | C$70 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (C$68) | C$41 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (C$177) | C$105 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$193) | C$120 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,687 (C$37,168) | C$24,609 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (C$2.81) | C$1.69 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$57) | C$60 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (C$126) | C$77 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (C$5.66) | C$4.17 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (C$4.86) | C$4.59 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (C$3.29) | C$3.11 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (C$2.82) | C$3.02 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$22 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$62) | C$61 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$30) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$87) | C$118 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (C$100) | C$97 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (C$2.36) | C$4.71 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (C$763) | C$647 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.21) | C$0.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$85) | C$38 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (C$9) | C$13 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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