Bangkok vs Bologna: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand and Bologna, Italy, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Bangkok is about 13% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,720 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Bangkok against $900 in Bologna.
- Bologna scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Bangkok is tropical; Bologna is temperate.
Bangkok wins 6 of the measured lines; Bologna wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Bologna?
Bangkok is cheaper: about $1,720/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 13% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Bologna?
Bologna scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Bologna?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Bologna.
| Line | Bangkok | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,970 |
| Rent | $720 | $900 |
| Food | $420 | $480 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $130 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 120 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Bologna September 10, 2026.