Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bologna | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £15 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £5.39 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (£4.07) | £2.54 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (£1.04) | £1.13 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (£2.94) | £2.28 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (£1.90) | £1.79 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (£8) | £2.69 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (£1.61) | £1.84 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (£1.07) | £0.85 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (£1.08) | £1.60 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (£1.69) | £1.61 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (£0.95) | £1.12 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bologna | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (£924) | £1,159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (£708) | £827 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (£132) | £297 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (£625) | £569 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (£454) | £453 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (£87) | £125 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£20) | £25 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (£313) | £386 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£104) | £110 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (£3.88) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £12 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£68) | £44 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £26 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (£97) | £54 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (£106) | £74 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bologna | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 (£19,182) | £24,333 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (£1.50) | £1.62 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £89 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bologna | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.03 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £4.55 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (£69) | £62 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (£5.14) | £2.75 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (£3.11) | £1.32 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (£2.66) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (£1.80) | £1.73 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (£1.55) | £1.61 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bologna | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£34) | £31 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (£48) | £62 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (£55) | £50 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (£1.29) | £2.86 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (£4.96) | £3.20 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (£419) | £389 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (£0.12) | £0.09 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (£47) | £32 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (£4.79) | £13 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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