Bologna vs Canggu, Bali: cost of living for digital nomads

Bologna, Italy and Canggu, Bali, Indonesia, 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

  • Canggu, Bali is about 15% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,670 vs $1,970).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Canggu, Bali against $900 in Bologna.
  • Both score 8/10 on safety.
  • Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 55 Mbps.
  • Bologna is temperate; Canggu, Bali is tropical.

Bologna wins 2 of the measured lines; Canggu, Bali wins 5.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Canggu, Bali?

Canggu, Bali is cheaper: about $1,670/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 15% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Bologna or Canggu, Bali?

Bologna and Canggu, Bali score the same on safety, 8/10 each.

Which has faster internet, Bologna or Canggu, Bali?

Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 55 Mbps in Canggu, Bali.

LineBolognaCanggu, Bali
Monthly total (USD)$1,970$1,670
Rent$900$720
Food$480$420
Transport$40$70
Coworking$150$120
Safety (out of 10)8/108/10
Internet (Mbps)12055
Climatetemperatetropical
City sizemidsmall
Settinginlandcoast
Nomad score (out of 10)7/1010/10

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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): Bologna September 10, 2026, Canggu, Bali November 11, 2026.