Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €18 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 | €4.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 | €1.03 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 | €2.77 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 | €1.96 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 | €1.92 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 | €1.41 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 | €0.98 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 | €1.81 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 | €0.97 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,281 | €1,181 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €865 | €829 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 | €101 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 | €755 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 | €557 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 | €69 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €31 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 | €330 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 | €110 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 | €8 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €10 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €76 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €26 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 | €86 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 | €68 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 | €25,709 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 | €1.56 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €27 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €22 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €5.43 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €7 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 | €60 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 | €4.45 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 | €3.90 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 | €3.66 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 | €2.00 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 | €1.96 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Bologna | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €33 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €15 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 | €51 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €50 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 | €2.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 | €3.87 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 | €515 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.28 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €54 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 | €5.42 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 370 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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