Which place is cheaper, Levi or Bologna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bologna or Levi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bologna and Levi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bologna or Levi?
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
Levi
Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best Tours for Seniors to Finland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Helsinki.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBologna €188Levi €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Bologna is €188, while the average daily cost in Levi is €151. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bologna and Levi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBologna €87Levi €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBologna €174Levi €122
Compare Hotels in Bologna and Levi
Looking for a hotel in Bologna or Levi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bologna Hotel Prices and Levi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bologna €21Levi €49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Private transfer from Bologna to Florence: $224
- Private Transfer from Sant'Agata Bolognese to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Faenza to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $241
- Private Transfer from Bologna to Grotta Giusti and Montecatini T.: $224
- Private Transfer from Bologna to Bologna Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Florence: $203
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Bologna city: $132
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Sant'Agata Bolognese: $168
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Módena: $267
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Ferrara: $235
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Faenza: $241
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Baggiovara: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Bologna or Levi?
Prices for flights to both Levi and Bologna change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBologna €68Levi €58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Sfoglini Cooking class in Bologna: $22
- Pizza Workshop in Bologna: $30
- Bologna Private Food Tour Eating around the Centre: $72
- Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $82
- Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide: $82
- Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class: Ragu, Spritz & Mr. Gelato: $88
- Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour: $89
- Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine: $90
- Dining experience at a local's home in Predappio with cooking demo: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Forlimpopoli with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lama Mocogno with Show Cooking: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bologna €38Levi €29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)€31
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€115
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)€67
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)€12
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)€12
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- 2 Hours walking tour with food stops: $78
- Art and taste tour: from Magnani Rocca to Parma ham: $229
- BOLOGNA PRIVATE FOOD WALKING TOUR (morning or evening): $227
- Best walking tour of Bologna: $204
- Bike Tour Bologna: $155
- Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Bologna Audio Tour: Bologna Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Bologna Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local: $78
- Bologna By Night Walking Tour: $149
- Bologna City Center Kids Tour with a Local Guide: $205
- Bologna City Highlights Private Guided Tour at Night: $205
- Bologna City Red Bus skip the line and Food tasting: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBologna €28Levi €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Bologna Pub Crawl to meet people: $19
- Private wine tasting of Palazzo di Varignana: $21
- Wine tasting on the hills of Bologna in Dozza: $36
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $42
- Parma Hills and Wine Tasting with Food Platter: $58
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $58
- Montevecchio Isolani wine tasting experience: $60
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $75
- Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour: $113
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide : $130
- Cook Fresh Pasta + Wine Tasting (Includes 4-Course Meal): $147
- Bologna Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting in the centre: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bologna and Levi, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. And not only is Levi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Levi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Levi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna than you might in Levi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bologna Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bologna or Levi?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bologna or Levi in the Summer?
Both Levi and Bologna during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Bologna in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bologna is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bologna in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Levi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bologna. In the summer, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Levi. Bologna gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.
Bologna usually gets less rain in July than Levi. Bologna gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBologna 24°C (75°F)Levi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Levi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bologna and Levi. Most visitors come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
The weather in Levi can be very cold. In October, Bologna is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Bologna average around 16°C (61°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
Bologna usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Bologna gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bologna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Bologna usually receives more rain than Levi. Bologna gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBologna 16°C (61°F)Levi 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Levi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bologna as well as Levi. The winter months attract visitors to Bologna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Levi in the winter. The weather in Bologna can be very cold. Bologna is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).
In the winter, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Levi. Bologna gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.
Bologna usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Bologna gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBologna 2°C (36°F)Levi -15°C (5°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Levi in the Spring?
Both Levi and Bologna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. In the spring, Bologna is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bologna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).
Bologna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Levi during spring. Bologna gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bologna usually receives more rain than Levi. Bologna gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBologna 13°C (55°F)Levi -1°C (30°F)
Typical Weather for Levi and Bologna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | -15°C (5°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -13°C (8°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -8°C (18°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | -8°C (19°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | -13°C (9°F) | 24 mm (1 in) |
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