Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (895 ден) | 434 ден | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (531 ден) | 290 ден | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (292 ден) | 179 ден | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (75 ден) | 72 ден | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (212 ден) | 109 ден | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (137 ден) | 77 ден | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (541 ден) | 235 ден | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (116 ден) | 44 ден | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (77 ден) | 42 ден | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (78 ден) | 55 ден | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (474 ден) | 411 ден | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (121 ден) | 82 ден | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (68 ден) | 38 ден | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 112% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (66,370 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (50,841 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (9,452 ден) | 6,006 ден | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (44,892 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (32,619 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (6,278 ден) | 3,557 ден | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (1,466 ден) | 796 ден | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (22,501 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (7,457 ден) | 5,313 ден | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (279 ден) | 328 ден | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (595 ден) | 181 ден | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (4,893 ден) | 3,300 ден | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (2,670 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (6,964 ден) | 4,240 ден | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (7,604 ден) | 4,726 ден | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,286 (1,378,177 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (108 ден) | 77 ден | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (2,235 ден) | 1,392 ден | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,145 ден) | 284 ден | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 124% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (540 ден) | 133 ден | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (462 ден) | 242 ден | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (4,963 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (369 ден) | 154 ден | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (223 ден) | 173 ден | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (191 ден) | 172 ден | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (130 ден) | 48 ден | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (111 ден) | 93 ден | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (987 ден) | 234 ден | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Bologna | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (2,463 ден) | 892 ден | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,166 ден) | 647 ден | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (3,441 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (3,941 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (513 ден) | 253 ден | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (93 ден) | 85 ден | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (356 ден) | 116 ден | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (30,076 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (8 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (3,362 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (344 ден) | 140 ден | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 161 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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