- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Bergamo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.50 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (£2.52) | £3.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.09) | £0.81 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (£2.91) | £2.15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (£1.68) | £1.37 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (£4.27) | £4.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (£1.70) | £1.77 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (£2.03) | £0.79 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (£1.26) | £1.64 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (£4.38) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.76 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.01 (£1.76) | £0.76 | + 131% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (£693) | £1,307 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (£657) | £1,091 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (£131) | £181 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (£526) | £686 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (£351) | £568 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (£66) | £117 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (£18) | £22 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (£388) | £356 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (£118) | £79 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.51) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £12 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 42% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (£85) | £67 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (£44) | £32 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£92) | £60 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (£118) | £64 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (£19,286) | £17,989 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (£1.53) | £1.14 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (£22) | £18 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£9) | £3.17 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £5.88 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (£68) | £61 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (£4.04) | £2.60 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (£2.97) | £1.39 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (£3.12) | £3.06 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (£2.07) | £1.57 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.10) | £1.96 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£17) | £15 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £36 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£60) | £68 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£35) | £56 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 (£1.17) | £2.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (£3.51) | £4.24 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (£403) | £401 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (£0.06) | £0.04 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (£55) | £37 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (£4.56) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 396 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,535
(€4,033)
in Bergamo.
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