Cost of living in Bologna, Italy vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 | €5.83 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 | €1.12 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 | €3.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 | €1.98 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 | €1.94 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €2.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €6 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 | €1.70 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €1.06 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,001 | €1,120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €722 | €841 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 | €118 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 | €657 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 | €543 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €75 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €28 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €490 | €322 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 | €91 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 | €10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €13 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €92 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 | €37 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €89 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 | €90 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,875 | €22,770 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 | €1.41 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €51 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 59% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €5.32 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €4.13 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 | €24 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.56 | €3.81 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 | €3.42 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 | €3.93 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 | €1.60 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 | €2.23 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €23 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €37 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €79 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €47 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 | €3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 | €5.26 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 | €441 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.22 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 | €35 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 | €7 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 101 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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