Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 94% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (S/. 54) | S/. 24 | + 125% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (S/. 30) | S/. 17 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (S/. 17) | S/. 7 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (S/. 5.68) | S/. 4.20 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.46 (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.81 | + 137% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (S/. 34) | S/. 13 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.46 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.43 | + 296% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.23 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (S/. 37) | S/. 42 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (S/. 4.59) | S/. 1.61 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €850 (S/. 3,733) | S/. 2,871 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €663 (S/. 2,912) | S/. 1,663 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (S/. 627) | S/. 204 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €589 (S/. 2,588) | S/. 2,216 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (S/. 1,975) | S/. 1,139 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (S/. 430) | S/. 163 | + 163% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (S/. 106) | S/. 68 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €418 (S/. 1,834) | S/. 1,259 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (S/. 586) | S/. 341 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (S/. 28) | S/. 34 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (S/. 48) | S/. 17 | + 175% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (S/. 416) | S/. 155 | + 168% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (S/. 180) | S/. 93 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (S/. 388) | S/. 249 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (S/. 507) | S/. 247 | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,823 (S/. 95,836) | S/. 66,299 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.77 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (S/. 175) | S/. 125 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (S/. 108) | S/. 40 | + 169% | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 91% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (S/. 43) | S/. 23 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (S/. 37) | S/. 21 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (S/. 342) | S/. 73 | + 369% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (S/. 20) | S/. 18 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.51 | + 131% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.49 | + 134% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (S/. 88) | S/. 42 | + 110% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 106% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (S/. 125) | S/. 34 | + 267% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (S/. 78) | S/. 33 | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (S/. 301) | S/. 90 | + 235% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (S/. 295) | S/. 107 | + 176% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 33) | S/. 26 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (S/. 1,966) | S/. 1,700 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (S/. 1.62) | S/. 0.53 | + 204% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (S/. 264) | S/. 163 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 (S/. 23) | S/. 16 | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 15,708 (€3,577) in Bergamo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,900 in Lima.
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