Bologna travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bologna

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bologna for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2213* (2142 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 149 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3964* (3822 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 160 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5588* (5390 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bologna compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bologna in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bologna in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bologna by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bologna

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bologna is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 14 to $ 26)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 30 to $ 47)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.2 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 7.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bologna

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bologna is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 73 to $ 593)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 67 to $ 577)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 71 to $ 296)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 184/night
($ 76 to $ 681)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 409/night
($ 312 to $ 836)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 79 to $ 663)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 233/month
($ 72 to $ 717)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 154/month
($ 68 to $ 405)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 162/month
($ 59 to $ 622)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 268/month
($ 97 to $ 915)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Bologna

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bologna is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.2)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 10 to $ 16)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.2)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bologna

On average, the price of transport in Bologna is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.2
($ 3.5 to $ 6.2)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 4.2 to $ 70)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Bologna

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bologna is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 10 to $ 13)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 17 to $ 52)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bologna

On average, shopping budget in Bologna is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.2/pack
($ 5.7 to $ 6.4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 52 to $ 135)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 21 to $ 89)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Bologna
London → Bologna
London → Bologna
$ 131
(fair price: $ 99)
Manchester → Bologna
Manchester → Bologna
Manchester → Bologna
$ 155
(fair price: $ 125)
Dublin → Bologna
Dublin → Bologna
Dublin → Bologna
$ 172
(fair price: $ 140)
Edinburgh → Bologna
Edinburgh → Bologna
Edinburgh → Bologna
$ 165
(fair price: $ 133)
New York City → Bologna
New York City → Bologna
New York City → Bologna
$ 737
(fair price: $ 618)
Los Angeles → Bologna
Los Angeles  → Bologna
Los Angeles  → Bologna
$ 910
(fair price: $ 749)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bologna

The information about the cost of living in Bologna shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bologna was updated on 09-11-2024.

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