- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Bergamo
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 313% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 313% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 313) | E£ 60 | + 423% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 156) | E£ 51 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (E£ 60) | E£ 32 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (E£ 26) | E£ 12 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (E£ 69) | E£ 17 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (E£ 40) | E£ 5.56 | + 620% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (E£ 102) | E£ 26 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (E£ 40) | E£ 13 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (E£ 48) | E£ 4.76 | + 918% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 88 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (E£ 43) | E£ 9 | + 387% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.01 (E£ 42) | E£ 2.12 | + 1877% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 279% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (E£ 16,483) | E£ 4,499 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (E£ 15,648) | E£ 2,486 | + 529% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (E£ 3,130) | E£ 223 | + 1302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (E£ 12,518) | E£ 2,488 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (E£ 8,346) | E£ 1,489 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (E£ 1,565) | E£ 253 | + 519% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 417) | E£ 350 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €446 (E£ 9,315) | E£ 5,618 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (E£ 2,809) | E£ 1,400 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 132) | E£ 55 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 218) | E£ 17 | + 1192% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 123% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (E£ 2,034) | E£ 587 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,043) | E£ 581 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (E£ 2,191) | E£ 1,360 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (E£ 2,817) | E£ 466 | + 504% | |
| Transportation | + 288% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 288% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (E£ 459,010) | E£ 317,760 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (E£ 37) | E£ 2.91 | + 1154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 751) | E£ 109 | + 589% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (E£ 509) | E£ 21 | + 2340% | |
| Personal Care | + 481% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 481% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 205) | E£ 24 | + 748% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 189) | E£ 76 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (E£ 1,656) | E£ 112 | + 1383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (E£ 96) | E£ 30 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (E£ 70) | E£ 19 | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (E£ 73) | E£ 23 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 291% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (E£ 52) | E£ 12 | + 350% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 401) | E£ 27 | + 1406% | |
| Entertainment | + 239% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 239% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (E£ 708) | E£ 119 | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 334) | E£ 73 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (E£ 1,427) | E£ 283 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (E£ 835) | E£ 233 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 149) | E£ 52 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 (E£ 28) | E£ 24 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 19 | + 328% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (E£ 3,732) | E£ 2,268 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.46) | E£ 0.23 | + 529% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (E£ 1,304) | E£ 379 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 317% | |
| TOTAL | + 278% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 480 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 278% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 52,878
(€2,534)
in Bergamo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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