Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (144 kr) | 127 kr | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (94 kr) | 90 kr | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (52 kr) | 58 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (37 kr) | 37 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (24 kr) | 41 kr | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (95 kr) | 52 kr | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (20 kr) | 33 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (84 kr) | 113 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (21 kr) | 24 kr | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,344 (14,649 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (8,994 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (1,666 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 (8,355 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 (6,026 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (1,107 kr) | 410 kr | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (258 kr) | 359 kr | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (3,966 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (1,314 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (49 kr) | 67 kr | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (123 kr) | 166 kr | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (863 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (471 kr) | 419 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,227 kr) | 930 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (1,340 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,687 (258,194 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (20 kr) | 17 kr | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (394 kr) | 618 kr | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (202 kr) | 334 kr | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (95 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (81 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (875 kr) | 260 kr | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (65 kr) | 41 kr | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (39 kr) | 31 kr | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (174 kr) | 295 kr | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (434 kr) | 513 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (206 kr) | 289 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (607 kr) | 819 kr | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (695 kr) | 857 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (90 kr) | 139 kr | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (16 kr) | 43 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (63 kr) | 72 kr | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (5,301 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.47 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (593 kr) | 306 kr | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (65 kr) | 70 kr | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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