Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (165 kr) | 101 kr | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (98 kr) | 85 kr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (54 kr) | 58 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (39 kr) | 36 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (25 kr) | 30 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (100 kr) | 49 kr | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (21 kr) | 28 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (14 kr) | 12 kr | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (88 kr) | 95 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (12,258 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (9,390 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (1,746 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (8,291 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (6,025 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (1,160 kr) | 410 kr | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (271 kr) | 275 kr | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (4,156 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (1,377 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (51 kr) | 67 kr | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (110 kr) | 203 kr | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (904 kr) | 937 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (493 kr) | 400 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (1,286 kr) | 958 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (1,404 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 12% 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 | €22,286 (254,539 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (413 kr) | 553 kr | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (211 kr) | 236 kr | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 33% 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 (100 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (85 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (917 kr) | 207 kr | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (68 kr) | 41 kr | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (41 kr) | 31 kr | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (24 kr) | 28 kr | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (21 kr) | 21 kr | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (182 kr) | 274 kr | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bologna | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (455 kr) | 407 kr | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (215 kr) | 264 kr | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (635 kr) | 966 kr | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (728 kr) | 882 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (95 kr) | 131 kr | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (17 kr) | 40 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (66 kr) | 70 kr | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (5,555 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.54 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (621 kr) | 286 kr | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (64 kr) | 66 kr | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 127 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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