Bologna vs Innsbruck: cost of living for digital nomads

Bologna, Italy and Innsbruck, Austria, 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 2% cheaper than Innsbruck for a month of nomad living ($1,970 vs $2,020).
  • Innsbruck scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
  • Internet is faster in Innsbruck: 190 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
  • Bologna is temperate; Innsbruck is continental.

Bologna wins 4 of the measured lines; Innsbruck wins 3.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Innsbruck?

Bologna is cheaper: about $1,970/month against $2,020/month in Innsbruck, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Bologna or Innsbruck?

Innsbruck scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Bologna.

Which has faster internet, Bologna or Innsbruck?

Innsbruck has faster typical internet: 190 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Bologna.

LineBolognaInnsbruck
Monthly total (USD)$1,970$2,020
Rent$900$900
Food$480$500
Transport$40$50
Coworking$150$140
Safety (out of 10)8/109/10
Internet (Mbps)120190
Climatetemperatecontinental
City sizemidmid
Settinginlandmountain
Nomad score (out of 10)7/106/10

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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, Innsbruck September 11, 2026.