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What I Spent Living in Bologna, Italy as an American (Monthly Breakdown)

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If you’ve ever wondered how much it really costs to live in Italy, this video is for you. I’m sharing an honest breakdown of what I spent living in Bologna, Italy as an American in 2025 including rent, bills, groceries, transportation, healthcare, travel, and everyday life. I talk about what’s cheaper than the U.S., what surprised me, and what actually adds up. 📌 Important context: This is MY personal experience, not a “cheap Italy fantasy.” I live alone in the city center and work with American clients, which gives me a financial advantage compared to the average Italian salary. I’m fully financially independent meaning my parents do NOT support me and all of the money I spend is money I earn myself. Everyone has different lifestyles and spending habits, and some people may find my monthly average high or low. This video simply reflects my real budget and personal choices. If you’re curious about the real cost of living in Italy or thinking about moving here, I hope this helps set realistic expectations. What questions do you have about living costs in Italy? Let me know in the comments! 0:00-1:57 Intro 1:58-5:19 Rent + Utilities 5:20-9:15 Groceries + Food 9:16-13:22 Transport + Travel 13:23-16:00 Shopping + Subscriptions 16:01-19:09 Healthcare 19:10-21:40 Miscellaneous + Beauty 21:41-23:46 Dental 23:47-24:28 Bureaucracy + Visas 24:29-25:57 Conclusion #costoflivinginitaly #lifeinitaly #costoflivingabroad --------------------------------------------------------- 📺Learn languages by watching TV! Try Lingopie: https://fas.st/t/bDqiTvKN 🌎 Learning a new language? Get $10 in italki credits to talk with a tutor by clicking here: https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=sheajordan Shop my Vinted store here: https://www.vinted.it/member/133179858 📷 M Y E Q U I P M E N T 📷 Sony a5100 - https://amzn.to/2C5zqQv Canon 90D - https://amzn.to/2WcjIfo Tripod - https://amzn.to/2texsrN Yongnuo f/1.8 50mm lens - https://amzn.to/2EdAVwP Shotgun Microphone - https://amzn.to/3gJzKqs Adobe Premiere Pro (Editing) ✨ L E T' S C O N N E C T ✨ 📷 Instagram – @daywithshea https://www.instagram.com/daywithshea 📱TikTok - @daywithshea https://www.tiktok.com/@daywithshea 📩 Email - sheajordanbiz@gmail.com

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If you’ve ever wondered how much it really costs to live in Italy (not just rent, but everything), I made this video to share my real numbers from living alone in Bologna city center in 2025. I’m an American and I’ve been here about 3.5 years, and this breakdown is based on what I actually spent—rent + utilities, groceries, eating out, transportation, travel, shopping/subscriptions, healthcare, beauty, dental, and even the annoying bureaucracy costs. I also give context that matters: I work remotely with American clients, Italian salaries are very low, and rent in Bologna has gotten kind of out of control. I walk most places, cook a lot at home (but I like “interesting recipes,” so my grocery bill isn’t the absolute minimum), and I’ll still do weekend trips or flights when it makes sense—plus I talk about how wildly expensive it is to fly back to the U.S. I share what surprised me (like electricity being more expensive than the U.S.), what’s cheaper (food, some medical/dental out of pocket), and what quietly adds up (condo fees, transit, subscriptions, visa stuff). My average monthly total for 2025 came out to about €2,200, but I explain exactly why that number will look different for everyone.

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