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Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 206% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 325) | E£ 72 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 162) | E£ 72 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.88 (E£ 62) | E£ 36 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (E£ 72) | E£ 20 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (E£ 42) | E£ 14 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (E£ 106) | E£ 29 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (E£ 42) | E£ 21 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (E£ 50) | E£ 5.98 | + 740% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (E£ 31) | E£ 19 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (E£ 108) | E£ 92 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (E£ 44) | E£ 11 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.01 (E£ 44) | E£ 10 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 146% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €790 (E£ 17,114) | E£ 5,401 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (E£ 16,247) | E£ 3,866 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (E£ 3,249) | E£ 898 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (E£ 12,998) | E£ 3,625 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (E£ 8,665) | E£ 2,335 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (E£ 1,625) | E£ 736 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 433) | E£ 365 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (E£ 9,584) | E£ 6,508 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (E£ 2,917) | E£ 1,489 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 136) | E£ 67 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 235) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (E£ 2,112) | E£ 740 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,083) | E£ 614 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (E£ 2,275) | E£ 1,504 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (E£ 2,924) | E£ 777 | + 277% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 152% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 (E£ 476,581) | E£ 453,039 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (E£ 38) | E£ 3.88 | + 877% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 780) | E£ 182 | + 328% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (E£ 532) | E£ 126 | + 321% | |
| Personal Care | + 365% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 365% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 213) | E£ 33 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 183) | E£ 80 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (E£ 1,685) | E£ 200 | + 742% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 (E£ 100) | E£ 40 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (E£ 73) | E£ 21 | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (E£ 77) | E£ 26 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (E£ 51) | E£ 20 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (E£ 52) | E£ 15 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 417) | E£ 48 | + 775% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (E£ 709) | E£ 153 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 347) | E£ 96 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (E£ 1,481) | E£ 520 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (E£ 867) | E£ 228 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 155) | E£ 52 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 (E£ 29) | E£ 24 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 87) | E£ 19 | + 344% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (E£ 9,965) | E£ 11,487 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.52) | E£ 0.23 | + 568% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (E£ 1,354) | E£ 416 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (E£ 113) | E£ 28 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 407 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.663
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 169% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 40,331
(€1,862)
in Bergamo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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