Cost of living in Bologna, Italy vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £10 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.65 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (£3.81) | £4.17 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (£1.10) | £0.73 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.82 (£3.31) | £2.75 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (£2.07) | £1.92 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £5.41 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (£1.60) | £1.89 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.04) | £0.81 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (£1.02) | £2.16 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (£1.84) | £1.92 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (£1.05) | £0.74 | + 41% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,001 (£868) | £1,367 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €722 (£625) | £832 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (£96) | £164 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €722 (£626) | £1,029 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 (£443) | £915 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (£76) | £156 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | €490 (£425) | £340 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£109) | £71 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 (£4.59) | £5.36 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£72) | £49 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (£24) | £32 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£87) | £54 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (£118) | £55 | + 116% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,875 (£18,097) | £22,837 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.33) | £1.23 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £59 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (£12) | £13 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £2.90 | + 181% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (£84) | £75 | + 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.56 (£4.82) | £2.74 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (£3.41) | £1.35 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (£2.55) | £2.57 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 (£2.11) | £1.80 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (£2.14) | £1.49 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £11 | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£32) | £23 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£16) | £22 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (£44) | £100 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (£51) | £54 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (£1.38) | £2.65 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (£4.44) | £3.79 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (£416) | £295 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.20 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£52) | £35 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.66) | £9 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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