Bologna vs Goa: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Goa, India, 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
- Goa is about 44% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,100 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Goa against $900 in Bologna.
- Bologna scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; Goa is tropical.
Bologna wins 3 of the measured lines; Goa wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Goa?
Goa is cheaper: about $1,100/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 44% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Goa?
Bologna scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Goa.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Goa?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Goa.
| Line | Bologna | Goa |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $1,100 |
| Rent | $900 | $450 |
| Food | $480 | $250 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Coworking | $150 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 40 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Goa
India's top nomad hub — beaches, cafés and a big community.
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, Goa November 3, 2026.