Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$22 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (C$1.74) | C$1.97 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (C$4.91) | C$4.31 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.17) | C$3.89 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (C$2.68) | C$4.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.79) | C$3.65 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (C$1.81) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (C$2.81) | C$2.55 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.58) | C$2.11 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (C$1,540) | C$2,291 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (C$1,180) | C$1,332 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$219) | C$124 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (C$1,042) | C$1,235 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (C$757) | C$875 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (C$146) | C$68 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (C$522) | C$311 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$173) | C$140 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$114) | C$57 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (C$62) | C$41 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (C$162) | C$105 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (C$176) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 (C$31,974) | C$22,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (C$2.49) | C$1.66 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$52) | C$67 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (C$115) | C$77 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (C$5.18) | C$4.17 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (C$4.44) | C$4.59 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (C$3.01) | C$3.11 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (C$2.58) | C$2.78 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bologna | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$57) | C$53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$27) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$80) | C$135 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (C$91) | C$96 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (C$2.15) | C$4.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (C$698) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.19) | C$0.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (C$78) | C$37 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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