Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Bergamo (Italy) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 ($4.58) | $4.29 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.57) | $0.81 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.46 ($4.21) | $2.86 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 ($2.50) | $3.13 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $5.90 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.37) | $3.28 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 ($2.67) | $1.79 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 ($1.87) | $2.30 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 ($2.58) | $1.75 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 ($1.27) | $2.15 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 46% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €850 ($1,034) | $2,284 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €663 ($806) | $1,640 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($174) | $119 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €589 ($717) | $1,597 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 ($547) | $1,097 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 ($119) | $86 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $52 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €418 ($508) | $302 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($162) | $149 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $34 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 ($115) | $54 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($50) | $59 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($107) | $92 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($141) | $200 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,823 ($26,537) | $21,600 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.76) | $0.64 | + 174% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($49) | $121 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 ($30) | $17 | + 75% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($95) | $117 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 ($5.60) | $7 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 ($4.12) | $2.86 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 ($4.33) | $5.56 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 ($2.88) | $3.20 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($2.91) | $1.78 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $23 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($35) | $42 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $24 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($83) | $276 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($82) | $67 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 ($2.03) | $4.72 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.95) | $5.18 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 ($544) | $460 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 ($0.45) | $0.65 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($73) | $74 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,400 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $4,787 (€3,937) in Bergamo.
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