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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Cost of Living in Bologna

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$2,163/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,130
Groceries & eating out$701
Transport$46
Utilities & phones$286
Average local salary (after tax)$2,224/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,130/mo
1BR, outside center$907/mo
3BR, city center$2,055/mo
3BR, outside center$1,551/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.44
Bread (loaf)$3.24
Eggs (12)$4.32
Rice (1kg)$3.17
Chicken (1kg)$14
Apples (1kg)$2.64
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.60
Potatoes (1kg)$2.04
Water (1.5L)$0.52
Wine (mid-range)$8.18
Beer (0.5L)$1.90

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$23
Mid-range dinner for 2$94
Cappuccino$2.27
Beer (draught)$5.85
Coke (0.33L)$3.71

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$46
Single ride$2.69
Taxi start$4.79
Taxi per km$1.75
Gasoline (1L)$2.06

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,695
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,471
Transport (2 rides/day)$161
SIM card$10
Total 30 days$3,337

Bologna vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Bologna?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $2,163/month in Bologna, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,921/month.

What is the average salary in Bologna?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Bologna is about $2,224, according to Numbeo data.

Is Bologna expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Nice ($2,039/mo), Malmo ($1,887/mo), Gothenburg ($1,785/mo), Faro ($1,751/mo), Split ($1,953/mo). Bologna comes in at $2,163/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.