Batumi vs Bologna: cost of living for digital nomads
Batumi, Georgia 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
- Batumi is about 47% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Batumi against $900 in Bologna.
- Bologna scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Batumi wins 5 of the measured lines; Bologna wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Batumi or Bologna?
Batumi is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 47% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Batumi or Bologna?
Bologna scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Batumi.
Which has faster internet, Batumi or Bologna?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Batumi.
| Line | Batumi | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $1,970 |
| Rent | $450 | $900 |
| Food | $300 | $480 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $90 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 50 | 120 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Batumi
Georgia's Black Sea resort city — cheap, 1-year visa-free entry, favourable taxes.
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): Batumi November 5, 2026, Bologna September 10, 2026.