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title: "Italy for digital nomads: 32 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/italy
description: "Italy for remote workers: 32 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Cagliari (71/100). Italy has a dedicated…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Italy for digital nomads: 32 cities compared (2026)

Italy has 32 cities in the dataset. Cagliari scores highest under balanced weights at 71/100; Rome is the cheapest with a city-level price at $2,049 a month. Italy has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad and remote worker visa.

## Cities in Italy, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Cagliari | 71 | 2300 (national estimate) | 41.2 | Poetto beach; Castello quarter | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cagliari |
| 2 | Rome | 71 | 2049 | 35.3 | Ancient sites; Trattorias | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rome |
| 3 | Siracusa | 71 | 2300 (national estimate) | 40.8 | Ortigia island old town; Greek theatre | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/siracusa |
| 4 | Lecce | 71 | 2300 (national estimate) | 49 | Baroque architecture; Two seas within half an hour | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lecce |
| 5 | Alghero | 71 | 2300 (national estimate) | 37.7 | Catalan old town on the sea walls; Riviera del Corallo beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/alghero |
| 6 | Sorrento | 70 | 2300 (national estimate) | 30.2 | Capri ferries; Amalfi Coast buses | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sorrento |
| 7 | Bari | 70 | 2300 (national estimate) | 43.8 | Bari Vecchia; Fresh pasta streets | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bari |
| 8 | Naples | 70 | 2300 (national estimate) | 40.2 | Pizza and street food; Amalfi and islands nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/naples |
| 9 | Pisa | 70 | 2300 (national estimate) | 40.6 | Leaning Tower and Campo dei Miracoli; University and Scuola Normale | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/pisa |
| 10 | Palermo | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 37.1 | Street food and markets; Beaches nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/palermo |
| 11 | Bologna | 69 | 2305 | 39.9 | Food (tortellini, ragù); Oldest university | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bologna |
| 12 | Parma | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 44.5 | Prosciutto and Parmigiano; Teatro Regio and Verdi | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/parma |
| 13 | Matera | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 44.4 | Sassi cave dwellings (UNESCO); European Capital of Culture 2019 | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/matera |
| 14 | Catania | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 40.3 | Mount Etna; Baroque centre | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/catania |
| 15 | Perugia | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 30.5 | Medieval hilltop centre; Umbria Jazz in July | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/perugia |
| 16 | Venice | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 35.8 | Grand Canal and vaporetti; Biennale and Carnival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/venice |
| 17 | Genoa | 69 | 2300 (national estimate) | 47.8 | Largest medieval centre in Europe; Pesto and focaccia | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/genoa |
| 18 | Milan | 69 | 2305 | 29.7 | Design and fashion; Metro network | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/milan |
| 19 | Rimini | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 30.8 | 15 km of sandy beaches; Fellini's home town | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rimini |
| 20 | Florence | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 30 | Renaissance art; Tuscan food and wine | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/florence |
| 21 | Bergamo | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 33.9 | Città Alta and its Venetian walls; Orio al Serio airport 5 km away | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bergamo |
| 22 | Trieste | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 37.5 | Grand cafés; Karst plateau | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/trieste |
| 23 | Modena | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 45.8 | Ferrari, Maserati and Pagani; Balsamic vinegar and Osteria Francescana | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/modena |
| 24 | Olbia | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 27.1 | Olbia airport 4 km from the centre; Ferries to the mainland | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/olbia |
| 25 | Siena | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 25.5 | Piazza del Campo; Palio horse race in July and August | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/siena |
| 26 | Verona | 68 | 2300 (national estimate) | 37.4 | Arena opera season; Lake Garda | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/verona |
| 27 | Padua | 67 | 2300 (national estimate) | 36.1 | University of Padua, founded 1222; Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/padua |
| 28 | Turin | 67 | 2152 | 41.3 | Baroque boulevards; Alps nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/turin |
| 29 | Como | 67 | 2300 (national estimate) | 31.5 | Lake Como and the Brunate funicular; Milan 40 min by train | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/como |
| 30 | Trento | 67 | 2300 (national estimate) | 35.6 | Dolomites and lakes nearby; High quality-of-life rankings | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/trento |
| 31 | Lucca | 66 | 2300 (national estimate) | 23.2 | Renaissance walls you can cycle; Puccini and the summer festival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lucca |
| 32 | Bolzano | 62 | 2300 (national estimate) | 37.8 | German and Italian bilingual; Ötzi the Iceman museum | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bolzano |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.57 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 74th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 82/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 82.2 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.915 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | moderate | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Italy visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/italy).

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/florence-vs-rome
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/milan-vs-turin
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bologna-vs-florence
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/cagliari-vs-rome

## FAQ

### Is Italy good for digital nomads?

Cagliari scores 71/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 70 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Italy's 32 cities average 68.5/100. Strongest factors in Cagliari: healthcare and air quality; weakest: cost of living.

### What is the cheapest city in Italy for a remote worker?

Rome, at about $2,049 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Milan is the most expensive city-priced option at $2,305.

### Does Italy have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Digital nomad and remote worker visa. Minimum income $2,385/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Italy visa guide.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Italy without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Italy has the fastest internet?

Lecce, with a measured median download of 49 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Italy?

Italy records 0.57 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 74th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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