BolognaItaly · Europe

Italy · Europe · Population 394,843 · Europe/Rome

Bologna in Italy (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2560 incl. rent, a safety index of 51.2/100, an average annual temperature of 14.7°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2560incl. rent · est. range

$2176 – $3072

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

51.2/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

14.7°C avg/yr

840mm · 3399h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

109Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

14.5µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (since 2024; education / income thresholds apply)

Source: Italy snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Bologna?

Bologna has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2560 including rent (range $2176–$3072), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Bologna safe?

Bologna scores 51.2/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Italy?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Italy. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Bologna?

Median fixed broadband download is about 109 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Italy

Italy: GDP per capita ~$43,309 (World Bank), HDI 0.906, Global Peace Index rank #39 (IEP 2024). Open Italy country page →

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