Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$23 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (C$12) | C$6 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (C$2.52) | C$2.41 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (C$5.90) | C$4.70 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (C$3.96) | C$3.95 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.67) | C$4.85 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (C$3.62) | C$3.95 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$2.09) | C$3.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (C$3.09) | C$2.68 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (C$1.76) | C$2.16 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €919 (C$1,454) | C$2,300 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €676 (C$1,071) | C$1,599 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (C$204) | C$120 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €622 (C$985) | C$1,347 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €479 (C$758) | C$985 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (C$168) | C$69 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 (C$559) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (C$211) | C$140 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.57 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$122) | C$70 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$48) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$155) | C$105 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$146) | C$120 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,691 (C$35,925) | C$24,609 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (C$2.90) | C$1.69 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$64) | C$60 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$123) | C$77 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (C$8) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (C$5.91) | C$4.17 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.73) | C$4.59 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.46 (C$3.90) | C$3.11 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (C$3.26) | C$3.02 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$31) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$56) | C$61 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$27 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (C$119) | C$118 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$115) | C$97 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$12 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (C$2.97) | C$4.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (C$950) | C$647 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (C$0.59) | C$0.24 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$68) | C$38 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.53 (C$9) | C$13 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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