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Cost of Living in Bologna, Italy

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Apr 08, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Bologna, Italy is generally considered to be quite reasonable. A nice one bedroom apartment in Bologna can cost anywhere from $600 to $1,000 per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost from $800 to $1,500 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Bologna is usually around $20 to $30 per person.

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Is the cost of living in Bologna high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Bologna, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Bologna is generally considered to be quite reasonable. Rent prices are generally lower than in other major Italian cities, and groceries and other everyday items are also relatively affordable. Eating out in restaurants is also relatively inexpensive, with a meal for two people costing around €30-40. Public transportation is also quite affordable, with monthly tickets costing around €30-40," explained one expat.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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