Pescara vs Bologna — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Country	Italy	Italy
Nomad score	6.2 / 10	6.7 / 10
Cost of living	$2,209 / mo	$3,847 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	22° / 11°C	22° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI)	38 Good	44 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Average high	20.3°C	19.6°C
Average low	12.7°C	10.5°C
Precipitation	55 mm / mo	66 mm / mo
Sunshine	296 h / mo	280 h / mo
Humidity	73%	72%
Rain days	7.5 / mo	7.8 / mo
Wind speed	16.7 km/h	14 km/h

IT Pescara · average high by month

J 12 F 13 M 15 A 17 M 22 J 28 J 30 A 30 S 26 O 22 N 17 D 13

IT Bologna · average high by month

J 8 F 12 M 15 A 18 M 22 J 30 J 32 A 31 S 26 O 21 N 13 D 9

Air quality

Air quality
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
US AQI	38	44
PM2.5	3.8 µg/m³	9.2 µg/m³
PM10	7.2 µg/m³	12.1 µg/m³
Ozone	76 µg/m³	37 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	3.4	4.5
Local Payment Services	7.6	8.3
Startup Scene	3.9	6.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Air Conditioning	6.6	6.4
Green Spaces	5.9	6.0
Natural Disaster Risk	6.4	6.6
Noise Pollution	5.6	5.5
Seasonal Variety	6.7	6.8
Weather	7.0	7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Mobile Network Coverage	8.4	8.7
Power Grid Reliability	8.5	8.8
Public WiFi Availability	5.7	6.7
VPN Reliability	8.4	8.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Accommodation Cost	5.4	4.3
Cost of Living	5.6	4.8
Currency Stability	9.2	9.0
Entertainment Cost	6.4	5.6
Food & Groceries	6.1	5.7
Gym Membership Cost	5.8	5.3
Transportation Cost	6.6	6.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Culture	7.0	8.8
Indoors Fun	5.3	7.1
Language Learning Opportunities	5.8	6.8
Local Experiences & Tours	6.9	8.4
Nightlife	6.3	7.7
Outdoors & Nature	8.2	5.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Nomad Events & Meetups	4.0	5.0
Nomad Friendly	6.4	6.8
Online Community Presence	4.2	4.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Cafes with WiFi	6.6	7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	5.4	6.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.2	6.2
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.2	4.9
Internet Speed	7.7	8.3
Local SIM Card Availability	8.3	8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Fitness Facilities	6.6	7.3
Food Scene	7.5	9.3
Healthy Food Options	7.0	7.4
Yoga Studios	5.4	6.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Healthcare	7.4	7.7
Healthcare Affordability	6.9	7.0
Healthcare Quality	7.8	8.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	6.7	6.5
Ease of Business Registration	4.2	4.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.4	4.6
Freedom of Speech	8.5	8.7
Political Stability	7.3	7.3
Tax Friendliness	3.8	4.1
Visa Ease	5.9	6.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Air Quality	6.5	5.2
Cleanliness	6.7	6.7
Environmental Quality	7.2	6.7
Family Friendly	7.2	7.5
Language Barrier	4.5	5.2
Work-Life Balance	7.6	7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Female Friendly	7.5	7.7
Racial Tolerance	6.4	6.9
Safety	7.8	7.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Airport Connectivity	6.4	7.5
Cycling	5.5	6.3
Intercity Travel Options	6.8	8.8
Public Transit	5.7	7.8
Ride-sharing Services	4.1	5.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	5.9	7.2
Walkability	7.4	8.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Coworking Quality	5.1	6.7
Freelance Ecosystem	4.2	6.0
Networking Opportunities	3.8	6.3
Remote Job Opportunities	4.1	5.9
Time Zone Favorability	8.2	8.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Jeans	$81 per pair	$98 per pair
Summer Dress	$52 per dress	$44 per dress
Running Shoes	$104 per pair	$110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Dining Out	$93 per month	$162 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Cinema Ticket	$10 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Coffee	$2.08 per cup	$1.62 per cup
Beer	$5.20 per pint	$6.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$14 per meal	$18 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$69 per meal	$81 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$9.83 per meal	$11 per meal
Apples	$2.89 per kg	$2.54 per kg
Bread	$2.31 per loaf	$2.25 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.93 per bottle	$0.64 per bottle
Milk	$1.73 per liter	$1.68 per liter
Rice	$2.31 per kg	$2.77 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$11 per kg	$12 per kg
Beef	$17 per kg	$23 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$12 per bottle	$9.24 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Groceries	$289 per month	$324 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Doctor Visit (GP)	$69 per visit	$69 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$9.25 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Housing	$486 per month	$867 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$636 per month	$1,017 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,156 per month	$2,253 per month
Coworking Space	$208 per month	$243 per month
Coliving Space	$810 per month	$867 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Internet & Mobile	$35 per month	$35 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Leisure Activities	$35 per month	$116 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Haircut	$23 per visit	$29 per visit
Laundry	$8.10 per kg	$7.51 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Mobile Plan	$17 per month	$14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$35 per month	$32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$17 one-time	$29 one-time
Gym Membership	$52 per month	$64 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$23 per hour	$25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Transportation	$40 per month	$40 per month
Taxi Start	$4.63 per trip	$3.93 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.08 per km	$1.68 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$46 per month	$42 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$12 per trip	$16 per trip
Gasoline	$2.20 per liter	$2.22 per liter
Scooter Rental	$40 per month	$17 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IT Pescara	IT Bologna
Utilities	$116 per month	$185 per month