Should I move to Bologna?

Bologna, Italy has a cost of living 61.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.0). It is ranked #286 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 61.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.0). 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 · #286 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Bologna?

61.0% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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

-61.0%

vs NYC

EUR 1,008

1 camera, centro città

EUR 2,706

Stipendio netto

Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: ottobre 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 →

Dettaglio costi: Bologna

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

39.0 Mid-priced

Affitto

26.4 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

65.7 Moderate

Ristoranti

77.7 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

87.3 Moderate

Affitto a Bologna

1 camera, centro città EUR 1,008/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro EUR 774/mo

3 camere, centro città EUR 1,853/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro EUR 1,400/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 23% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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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