Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 52% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (65 zł) | 27 zł | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (39 zł) | 21 zł | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (5.45 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (39 zł) | 15 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (8 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (5.61 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (5.66 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (9 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (4.95 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (4,826 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (3,697 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (687 zł) | 602 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (3,265 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (2,372 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (457 zł) | 235 zł | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (107 zł) | 50 zł | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (1,636 zł) | 1,655 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (542 zł) | 303 zł | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (356 zł) | 278 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (194 zł) | 192 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (506 zł) | 281 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (553 zł) | 260 zł | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 (100,221 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (8 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (163 zł) | 100 zł | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (83 zł) | 26 zł | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (39 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (34 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (361 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (27 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (14 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (9 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (8 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (72 zł) | 30 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Bologna | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (179 zł) | 71 zł | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (85 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (250 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (287 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (37 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (7 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (26 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (2,187 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (0.61 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (244 zł) | 113 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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