Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($14) | $13 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 ($4.81) | $2.68 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.30) | $0.75 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 ($3.58) | $2.03 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 ($2.41) | $3.59 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $4.44 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 ($2.05) | $3.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 ($1.33) | $1.47 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 ($1.21) | $2.07 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 ($2.12) | $1.70 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.15) | $1.91 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,130 ($1,183) | $1,238 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €738 ($773) | $933 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 ($134) | $176 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €714 ($748) | $989 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €492 ($515) | $771 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 ($106) | $96 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($25) | $50 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 ($412) | $303 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 ($125) | $96 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 ($4.72) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($79) | $42 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($32) | $33 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($101) | $82 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($124) | $103 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,551 ($22,564) | $21,300 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 ($1.70) | $1.00 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($38) | $48 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($19) | $12 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 ($89) | $131 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.75 ($6) | $5.89 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.55 ($4.77) | $2.89 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.06) | $4.96 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.57 ($2.69) | $3.10 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($1.91) | $1.56 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($16) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($20) | $21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($58) | $140 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($70) | $56 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 ($1.57) | $4.85 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 ($5.78) | $4.43 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 ($509) | $432 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.14) | $0.11 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($62) | $32 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.81 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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