Side-by-side city decision # Bologna vs Ubud. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link BolognaItaly2/6 VS UbudIndonesia2/6 $2,075Bologna monthly budget $1,290Ubud monthly budget 174 MbpsBologna internet 55 MbpsUbud internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Ubud Speed Fastest internet Bologna Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Ubud Walk Most walkable Bologna Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Bologna](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/bologna.md) Italy 2/6 Budget$2,075 Internet174 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia 2/6 Budget$1,290 Internet55 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricBolognaUbud Total estimated budget $2,075 $1,290 1-bed center rent $1,300 $750 Coworking desk $250 $180 Local meal $16.5 $2.2 Cappuccino $1.8 $2.8 Gym membership $55 $55 Transport budget $55 $80 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricBolognaUbud Internet speed 174 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricBolognaUbud Safety index 72/100 72/100 Air quality 62/100 76/100 Walkability 9/10 5/10 Female safety 8/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricBolognaUbud Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Good Good Climate type Humid subtropical with Mediterranean influences Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Apr - Jun May - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Bologna](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/bologna.md) Italy → ### Strengths * Exceptional food culture and affordable local markets * Highly walkable historic center with extensive arcades * Fast rail links to Florence, Milan, Venice, and Rome * Strong university atmosphere and international community * Reliable fiber internet and solid coworking choices * Excellent public healthcare and generally safe streets ### Trade-offs * Housing is expensive and competitive near the center * Summer heat and humidity can be uncomfortable * Winter fog and Po Valley air pollution occur regularly * Italian bureaucracy can be slow and document-heavy * English is less common outside student and tourism circles * Historic-center driving restrictions complicate car use ### Common visa routes * Italy Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen Visa Waiver or Short-Stay Visa * Italian Elective Residence Visa [Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large and welcoming remote-worker community * Excellent cafés, wellness studios, and coworking options * Affordable local food and services * Lush rice-field scenery and Balinese culture * Strong cashless payment adoption * Year-round warm weather ### Trade-offs * Severe scooter traffic on main roads * Sidewalks are limited and inconsistent * Rents rise sharply in popular central areas * Rainy-season humidity and occasional flooding * Tap water is not safe to drink * Construction noise is common ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA for eligible nationalities * B211A visit visa * E33G remote worker visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.