- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Italy
- Gold Coast
- Bergamo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gold Coast (Australia) and Bergamo (Italy)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gold Coast (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$18.11 (€13.78) | €15 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.69 (€5.85) | €7.25 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.67 (€5.07) | €3.25 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.01 (€1.53) | €1.33 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.25 (€3.23) | €6 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6.31 (€4.80) | €3.25 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.67 (€4.31) | €3.50 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.91 (€2.98) | €2.17 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 (€3.42) | €2 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.32 (€2.52) | €2.50 | 1% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (€15.60) | €10.67 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.92 (€2.22) | €1.55 | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.57 (€1.95) | €1.48 | 32% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Gold Coast (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,711 (€1,302) | €950 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$252 (€191) | €109 | 75% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$55 (€42) | €24 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$1,250 (€951) | €600 | 58% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$5 (€3.80) | €6.50 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$23 (€17.75) | €8.50 | 109% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Gold Coast (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$125 (€95) | €80 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$52 (€39) | €31 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$117 (€89) | €73 | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$84 (€64) | - | - |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Gold Coast (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$43,123 (€32,806) | €25,950 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (€1.09) | €1.46 | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (€82) | €43 | 89% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Gold Coast (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$17.50 (€13.31) | €14 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6.83 (€5.20) | €5 | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$3.75 (€2.85) | €3 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5 (€3.80) | €2.75 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.20 (€3.20) | €1.73 | 84% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (€2.78) | €2.50 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (€19.02) | €18.67 | 2% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Gold Coast (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$41 (€31) | €31 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (€23) | €15.67 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$90 (€68) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$98 (€75) | €62 | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12.71 (€9.67) | €6.50 | 49% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.99 (€3.79) | €1.55 | 145% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$4.94 (€3.76) | €4.13 | 9% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$146 (€111) | €149 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (€0.59) | €0.15 | 293% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$50 (€38) | €55 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$17.57 (€13.37) | €5 | 167% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gold Coast (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Bergamo (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €4,086
(AU$5,370)
in Gold Coast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,125
in Bergamo.