Should I move to Bologna?

Bologna, Italy has a cost of living 32.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.2). It is ranked #166 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 90.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,677/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 32.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.2). Groceries are 31.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 26.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 642 per month. Local purchasing power index is 90.8 (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 2,677 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.8%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #166 of 538 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Bologna?

32.8% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-32.8%

vs NYC

EUR 642

Geschatte huur in

EUR 2,677

Nettoloon

Strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Bologna?

Voorbeeld: EUR 50,000 bruto/jaar in Italy → EUR 2,677/maand netto na belasting (35.8% effectief tarief). Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Bologna

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

67.2 Moderate

Huur

25.0 Very affordable

Boodschappen

68.9 Moderate

Restaurants

73.8 Moderate

Koopkracht

90.8 Strong

Geschatte huur in Bologna

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 642/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 482/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 1,117/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,677/Nettoloon (35.8% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine →

Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

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

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CoL index 68.1

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CoL index 68.9

Brescia vs Bologna vergelijken → →

🇮🇹 Verona

Italy

CoL index 65.5

Verona 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 Volledig Italy belastingrekenmachine →

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