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Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 278% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 278% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 311) | E£ 68 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 155) | E£ 60 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (E£ 60) | E£ 32 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (E£ 69) | E£ 16 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (E£ 40) | E£ 6 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (E£ 101) | E£ 27 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (E£ 40) | E£ 15 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (E£ 48) | E£ 5.21 | + 822% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (E£ 30) | E£ 14 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 88 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (E£ 43) | E£ 10 | + 350% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.01 (E£ 42) | E£ 2.28 | + 1728% | |
| Housing | + 262% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 262% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (E£ 16,360) | E£ 4,826 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (E£ 15,531) | E£ 2,486 | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (E£ 3,106) | E£ 245 | + 1165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (E£ 12,425) | E£ 2,488 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (E£ 8,283) | E£ 1,489 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (E£ 1,553) | E£ 238 | + 552% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 414) | E£ 397 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €446 (E£ 9,246) | E£ 6,060 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (E£ 2,788) | E£ 1,489 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 130) | E£ 60 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 216) | E£ 17 | + 1182% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 105% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (E£ 2,019) | E£ 735 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,035) | E£ 604 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (E£ 2,174) | E£ 1,360 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (E£ 2,796) | E£ 581 | + 381% | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 249% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (E£ 455,583) | E£ 348,808 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (E£ 36) | E£ 3.19 | + 1036% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 745) | E£ 123 | + 508% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (E£ 505) | E£ 21 | + 2322% | |
| Personal Care | + 456% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 456% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 204) | E£ 24 | + 742% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 196) | E£ 90 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (E£ 1,611) | E£ 98 | + 1542% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (E£ 95) | E£ 30 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (E£ 70) | E£ 19 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (E£ 74) | E£ 23 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (E£ 52) | E£ 12 | + 346% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 398) | E£ 28 | + 1335% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 165% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (E£ 702) | E£ 119 | + 492% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 331) | E£ 80 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (E£ 1,416) | E£ 323 | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (E£ 828) | E£ 214 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 148) | E£ 52 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 (E£ 28) | E£ 24 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 19 | + 325% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €460 (E£ 9,526) | E£ 12,013 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.45) | E£ 0.23 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (E£ 1,294) | E£ 433 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 317% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 503 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
20.708
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/
EUR
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 239% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 44,011
(€2,125)
in Bergamo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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