Italy · Europe
Bologna
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,970Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,330/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Italy.
Healthcare
Universal public SSN care is good overall (life expectancy among EU's highest) though quality and waiting times vary, with northern regions and private clinics in Milan and Rome generally faster.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive IRPEF rates (23%–43%) plus local surtaxes, with credits for foreign tax and optional special regimes (e.g. 7% flat tax on foreign pension income for retirees moving to certain southern municipalities).
English
Moderate — English is common in tourism, business and among younger urban residents in Milan and Rome, but limited in smaller towns and public offices.
Getting in — Italy
Full Italy guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Student Visa (Visto per studio)
Length of the course, converted to a permesso di soggiorno
Investor Visa for Italy
2 years, renewable for 3
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Bologna at a glance
Bologna, Italy costs about $1,970 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 46% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $900 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 120 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Dubrovnik at $1,945 a month to Prague at $1,980.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Bologna
How much does it cost to live in Bologna?
A solo remote worker in Bologna, Italy spends an estimated $1,970 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Bologna?
Rent in Bologna is an estimated $900 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Bologna?
Internet in Bologna averages 120 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Bologna?
A coworking space in Bologna costs an estimated $150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Bologna safe?
Bologna has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Bologna's nomad score?
Bologna scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.