Bologna vs Hoi An: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Hoi An, Vietnam, 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
- Hoi An is about 50% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($990 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Hoi An against $900 in Bologna.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; Hoi An is tropical.
Bologna wins 1 of the measured lines; Hoi An wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Hoi An?
Hoi An is cheaper: about $990/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 50% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Hoi An?
Bologna and Hoi An score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Hoi An?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Hoi An.
| Line | Bologna | Hoi An |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $990 |
| Rent | $900 | $400 |
| Food | $480 | $280 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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, Hoi An September 10, 2026.