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

Borde jag flytta till Bologna?

32.8% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-32.8%

vs NYC

EUR 642

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,677

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Bologna?

Exempel: EUR 50,000 brutto/år i Italy → EUR 2,677/mån netto efter skatt (35.8% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Bologna

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

67.2 Moderate

Hyra

25.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

68.9 Moderate

Restauranger

73.8 Moderate

Köpkraft

90.8 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Bologna

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 642/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 482/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,117/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,677/Nettolön (35.8% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇹 Florence

Italy

CoL index 68.1

Jämför Florence vs Bologna → →

🇮🇹 Brescia

Italy

CoL index 68.9

Jämför Brescia vs Bologna → →

🇮🇹 Verona

Italy

CoL index 65.5

Jämför Verona vs Bologna → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Bologna — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator →

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