Bologna vs Sofia: cost of living for digital nomads
Bologna, Italy and Sofia, Bulgaria, 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
- Sofia is about 34% cheaper than Bologna for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,970).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $600 in Sofia against $900 in Bologna.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Sofia: 200 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Bologna is temperate; Sofia is continental.
Bologna wins 0 of the measured lines; Sofia wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bologna or Sofia?
Sofia is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,970/month in Bologna, roughly 34% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bologna or Sofia?
Bologna and Sofia score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bologna or Sofia?
Sofia has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Bologna.
| Line | Bologna | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,970 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $900 | $600 |
| Food | $480 | $360 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $150 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | inland | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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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, Sofia November 4, 2026.