- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Bergamo
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 337% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 337% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 303) | E£ 61 | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 151) | E£ 48 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (E£ 58) | E£ 25 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (E£ 67) | E£ 11 | + 535% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (E£ 39) | E£ 6 | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (E£ 98) | E£ 27 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (E£ 47) | E£ 3.74 | + 1152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (E£ 29) | E£ 9 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (E£ 101) | E£ 89 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (E£ 41) | E£ 9 | + 353% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.01 (E£ 41) | E£ 2.71 | + 1398% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 230% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (E£ 15,944) | E£ 4,450 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (E£ 15,137) | E£ 2,577 | + 487% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (E£ 3,027) | E£ 218 | + 1289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (E£ 12,110) | E£ 2,526 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (E£ 8,073) | E£ 1,181 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (E£ 1,514) | E£ 512 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 403) | E£ 443 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (E£ 8,847) | E£ 5,512 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (E£ 2,909) | E£ 1,699 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (E£ 116) | E£ 64 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 219) | E£ 19 | + 1069% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 106% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (E£ 1,968) | E£ 645 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,009) | E£ 599 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (E£ 2,119) | E£ 1,046 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (E£ 2,725) | E£ 720 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 118% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (E£ 444,023) | E£ 507,909 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (E£ 35) | E£ 3.02 | + 1068% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 727) | E£ 109 | + 567% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 395% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 395% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 205) | E£ 24 | + 745% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 183) | E£ 76 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (E£ 1,724) | E£ 112 | + 1444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.49 (E£ 91) | E£ 30 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (E£ 68) | E£ 30 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (E£ 65) | E£ 27 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (E£ 47) | E£ 13 | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (E£ 52) | E£ 12 | + 349% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 407) | E£ 39 | + 938% | |
| Entertainment | + 236% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 236% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (E£ 631) | E£ 119 | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 323) | E£ 73 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (E£ 1,482) | E£ 283 | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (E£ 807) | E£ 233 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 148) | E£ 52 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 (E£ 27) | E£ 24 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 19 | + 314% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (E£ 3,662) | E£ 2,268 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.41) | E£ 0.23 | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (E£ 1,261) | E£ 394 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (E£ 105) | E£ 26 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 211% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,318
(€1,849)
in Bergamo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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