Bologna vs San Pedro: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and San Pedro, Belize, 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
- San Pedro is about 2% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,940 vs $1,970).
- Bologna scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Bologna: 120 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; San Pedro is tropical.
Bologna wins 4 of the measured lines; San Pedro wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or San Pedro?
San Pedro is cheaper: about $1,940/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or San Pedro?
Bologna scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for San Pedro.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or San Pedro?
Bologna has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 60 Mbps in San Pedro.
| Line | Bologna | San Pedro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $1,940 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $480 | $480 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $150 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 60 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| 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, San Pedro September 10, 2026.