Should I move to Bologna?

Bologna, Italy has a cost of living 60.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.2). It is ranked #285 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 87.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Bologna?

The cost of living in Bologna is 60.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.2). Groceries are 34.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 22.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,008 per month. Local purchasing power index is 87.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #285 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Bologna ziehen?

60.8% günstiger zu leben als in New York City.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-60.8%

vs NYC

EUR 1,008

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

EUR 2,706

Nettoeinkommen

Moderate

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: März – Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Bologna?

Beispiel: EUR 50,000 Brutto/Jahr in Italy → EUR 2,706/Monat Netto nach Steuern (35.1% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständiger Italy Steuerrechner →

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Bologna

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

39.2 Mid-priced

Miete

26.4 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

65.7 Moderate

Restaurants

77.7 Above average

Kaufkraft

87.3 Moderate

Miete in Bologna

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum EUR 1,008/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums EUR 774/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum EUR 1,853/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums EUR 1,400/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 23% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoeinkommen in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Nettoeinkommen (35.1% effektiver Steuersatz, ledig)

Vollständiger Italy Steuerrechner →

Alternativen in Betracht ziehen?

Städte im gleichen Land oder der gleichen Region mit vergleichbaren Lebenshaltungskosten.

🇮🇹 Rimini

Italy

CoL index 39.0

Rimini vs Bologna vergleichen →

🇮🇹 Cagliari

Italy

CoL index 39.7

Cagliari vs Bologna vergleichen →

🇮🇹 Trento

Italy

CoL index 39.8

Trento vs Bologna vergleichen →

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Bologna, in Sekunden.

Gehälter vergleichen → Vollständige Lebenshaltungskostendaten

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