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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Bologna?

61.0% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-61.0%

vs NYC

EUR 1,008

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

EUR 2,706

Nettoloon

Moderate

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Bologna?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Italy → EUR 2,706/maand netto na belasting (35.1% effectief tarief). Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Bologna

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

39.0 Mid-priced

Huur

26.4 Very affordable

Boodschappen

65.7 Moderate

Restaurants

77.7 Above average

Koopkracht

87.3 Moderate

Huur in Bologna

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum EUR 1,008/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum EUR 774/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum EUR 1,853/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum EUR 1,400/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 23% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Nettoloon (35.1% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine →

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

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Italy

CoL index 39.2

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🇮🇹 Cagliari

Italy

CoL index 39.4

Cagliari vs Bologna vergelijken →

🇮🇹 Rimini

Italy

CoL index 38.6

Rimini vs Bologna vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Bologna, in seconden.

Salaris vergelijken → Volledige kosten van levensonderhoud

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