Should I move to Bologna?

Bologna, Italy has a cost of living 31.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.7). It is ranked #165 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 81.3 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 31.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 68.7). Groceries are 28.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 25.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 716 per month. Local purchasing power index is 81.3 (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 · #165 of 546 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Bologna?

31.3% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-31.3%

vs NYC

EUR 716

Affitto stimato a

EUR 2,706

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Bologna?

Esempio: EUR 50,000 lordo/anno in Italy → EUR 2,706/mese netto dopo le tasse (35.1% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Bologna

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

68.7 Moderate

Affitto

27.4 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

71.4 Moderate

Ristoranti

74.5 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

81.3 Moderate

Affitto stimato a Bologna

1 camera — Centro città EUR 716/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 537/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 1,247/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Stipendio netto (35.1% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Italy →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Bologna — in pochi secondi.

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