Bologna vs Dubrovnik: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Dubrovnik, Croatia, 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
- Dubrovnik is about 1% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,945 vs $1,970).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; Dubrovnik is mediterranean.
Bologna wins 3 of the measured lines; Dubrovnik wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik is cheaper: about $1,945/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Dubrovnik?
Bologna and Dubrovnik score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Dubrovnik?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Dubrovnik.
| Line | Bologna | Dubrovnik |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $1,945 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $480 | $470 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $150 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 110 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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, Dubrovnik September 11, 2026.