Bologna vs Glasgow: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Glasgow, United Kingdom, 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
- Bologna is about 11% cheaper than Glasgow for a month of nomad living ($1,970 vs $2,220).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Bologna against $1,000 in Glasgow.
- Bologna scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Glasgow: 200 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Bologna wins 7 of the measured lines; Glasgow wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Glasgow?
Bologna is cheaper: about $1,970/month against $2,220/month in Glasgow, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Glasgow?
Bologna scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Glasgow.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Glasgow?
Glasgow has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Bologna.
| Line | Bologna | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $2,220 |
| Rent | $900 | $1,000 |
| Food | $480 | $520 |
| Transport | $40 | $95 |
| Coworking | $150 | $155 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| 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, Glasgow September 11, 2026.