Should I move to Bologna?

Bologna, Italy has a cost of living 30.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.5). It is ranked #164 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 85.2 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 30.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.5). Groceries are 26.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 24.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 711 per month. Local purchasing power index is 85.2 (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 · #164 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Bologna?

30.5% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-30.5%

vs NYC

EUR 711

Uppskattad hyra i

EUR 2,706

Nettolön

Moderate

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 2,706/mån netto efter skatt (35.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Bologna

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

69.5 Moderate

Hyra

27.7 Very affordable

Livsmedel

73.3 Moderate

Restauranger

75.8 Above average

Köpkraft

85.2 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Bologna

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 711/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 533/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,238/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Italy

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Nettolön (35.1% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Italy skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇹 Verona

Italy

CoL index 67.8

Jämför Verona vs Bologna → →

🇮🇹 Modena

Italy

CoL index 67.3

Jämför Modena vs Bologna → →

🇮🇹 Brescia

Italy

CoL index 71.9

Jämför Brescia 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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