Bologna ranks 8th of 10 priced cities in Italy on cost — $1,899 a month in essentials, 53% above Catania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,200 covers that 1.2×. 104.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at comune level. PM2.5 averages 15.4 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 5°C, Jul 27°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $901 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,162 |
| Groceries | $186 |
| Dining out | $484 |
| Utilities | $283 |
| Local transport | $45 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,899 |
| Avg net salary | $2,200 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,604 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,158 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bologna, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $92.20 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.48 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.28 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.92 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.76 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.93 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.75 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.42 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.26 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.08 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.24 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $22.47 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.79 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.60 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.97 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.63 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.91 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.51 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.65 |
| Monthly transit pass | $44.95 |
| Taxi start | $4.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.73 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.09 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $251.22 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.45 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.97 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $66.11 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.37 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bologna has 104.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (comune level). That is the 7th-highest of 10 Italy cities we track. Italy's national figure is 106, so Bologna runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9°C | 2.2°C | 79% | 52% | 40 mm |
| Feb | 7.5°C | 4.9°C | 76% | 53% | 83 mm |
| Mar | 10.5°C | 8.1°C | 67% | 48% | 57 mm |
| Apr | 14.2°C | 12.6°C | 65% | 50% | 56 mm |
| May | 18.5°C | 18.3°C | 70% | 57% | 126 mm |
| Jun | 24.1°C | 25.4°C | 62% | 43% | 57 mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 29.1°C | 58% | 34% | 42 mm |
| Aug | 26.2°C | 28.2°C | 61% | 37% | 59 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 21.9°C | 67% | 44% | 82 mm |
| Oct | 16.1°C | 15.9°C | 78% | 55% | 79 mm |
| Nov | 10.3°C | 8.8°C | 82% | 59% | 90 mm |
| Dec | 6°C | 3.7°C | 83% | 55% | 60 mm |
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