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

Should I Move to Bologna?

Q: 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.

61.0% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-61.0%

vs NYC

EUR 1,008

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,706

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Italy → EUR 2,706/month net after tax (35.1% effective rate). Full Italy tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Bologna

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

39.0 Mid-priced

Rent

26.4 Very affordable

Groceries

65.7 Moderate

Restaurants

77.7 Above average

Purchasing Power

87.3 Moderate

Rent in Bologna

1-BR, city centre EUR 1,008/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 774/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,853/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,400/mo

Save by going outside centre 23% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Italy take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Net take-home (35.1% effective rate, single filer)

Full Italy tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

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CoL index 39.2

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CoL index 39.4

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🇮🇹 Rimini

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CoL index 38.6

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