Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.37) | £5.43 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (£3.21) | £3.30 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (£1.11) | £0.93 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (£3.04) | £2.39 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (£1.76) | £1.96 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (£7) | £3.47 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (£1.66) | £1.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (£1.87) | £1.30 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.31) | £2.12 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (£1.81) | £1.64 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (£0.85) | £1.11 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €850 (£725) | £1,100 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €663 (£565) | £870 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (£122) | £170 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €589 (£503) | £599 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (£383) | £624 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (£84) | £126 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £21 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €418 (£356) | £386 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (£114) | £107 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.51) | £6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (£84) | £62 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (£36) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (£93) | £66 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£99) | £69 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,823 (£18,613) | £18,131 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.23) | £1.24 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (£21) | £15 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (£8) | £2.95 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £4.55 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (£66) | £62 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (£3.93) | £2.75 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (£2.89) | £1.30 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (£3.04) | £3.71 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (£2.02) | £1.73 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.04) | £1.64 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £33 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£16) | £18 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (£58) | £66 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£57) | £58 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 (£1.46) | £2.90 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.90 (£4.18) | £3.86 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (£373) | £389 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (£0.31) | £0.10 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (£53) | £36 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (£4.39) | £9 | - 52% | |
| 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 108 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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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 £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,091 (€3,624) in Bergamo.
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