Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.84 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3.96 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 4.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 3.67 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.44 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.96 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,363 (CHF 1,287) | CHF 4,046 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (CHF 779) | CHF 3,152 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (CHF 144) | CHF 214 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 (CHF 724) | CHF 2,352 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 (CHF 522) | CHF 1,681 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (CHF 96) | CHF 114 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 45 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (CHF 344) | CHF 547 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (CHF 114) | CHF 180 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 18 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 28 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 75) | CHF 98 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (CHF 41) | CHF 51 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (CHF 106) | CHF 132 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (CHF 116) | CHF 181 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,687 (CHF 22,365) | CHF 34,446 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.88 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 71 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (CHF 17) | CHF 34 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (CHF 76) | CHF 129 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 4.09 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.72 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 4.79 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 4.28 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 38) | CHF 94 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (CHF 18) | CHF 45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (CHF 53) | CHF 119 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 60) | CHF 154 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 22 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 5.45 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (CHF 459) | CHF 589 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.39 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 51) | CHF 137 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (CHF 5.35) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 163 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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