Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 ($5.00) | $3.72 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 ($1.28) | $0.89 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 ($3.61) | $3.38 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 ($2.33) | $4.79 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 ($1.97) | $2.68 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 ($1.32) | $1.24 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 ($1.33) | $2.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 ($2.07) | $1.94 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.16) | $2.35 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 ($1,134) | $1,620 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 ($868) | $1,170 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 ($161) | $189 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 ($767) | $1,180 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 ($557) | $948 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 ($107) | $127 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($25) | $40 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 ($384) | $244 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 ($127) | $100 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 ($4.76) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($10) | $17 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($84) | $51 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($46) | $54 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($119) | $123 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 ($130) | $127 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 ($23,538) | $27,014 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 ($1.84) | $0.65 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($38) | $38 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($20) | $19 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 ($85) | $138 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 ($3.81) | $3.21 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 ($3.27) | $3.63 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 ($2.21) | $3.06 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($1.90) | $1.80 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $20 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Bologna | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($42) | $53 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($20) | $20 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($59) | $189 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 ($67) | $96 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 ($1.59) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 ($6) | $5.12 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 ($514) | $458 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 ($57) | $29 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 ($5.88) | $7 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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