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Living in Bologna

Italy · temperate

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Bologna is a mid-sized city of roughly 390,000 people inland in Italy. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,000. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, art and culture, live music.

È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio.

At a glance

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People
~390,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,000
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
5/5
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Food
5/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Bologna

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable5/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food5/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+14%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +14% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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