Bologna vs Funchal: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Funchal, Portugal, 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
- Funchal is about 14% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,700 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $850 in Funchal against $900 in Bologna.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; Funchal is mediterranean.
Bologna wins 1 of the measured lines; Funchal wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Funchal?
Funchal is cheaper: about $1,700/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 14% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Funchal?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Bologna.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Funchal?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Funchal.
| Line | Bologna | Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $1,700 |
| Rent | $900 | $850 |
| Food | $480 | $430 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Funchal
Madeira's capital and home of the original Digital Nomad Village — safe, scenic, EU-based.
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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, Funchal November 9, 2026.