Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 95% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €12 (S/. 54) | S/. 24 | 126% |
| 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/. 5.69) | S/. 4.20 | 36% |
| 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 | 297% |
| 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 in Bergamo (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €850 (S/. 3,736) | S/. 2,871 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €663 (S/. 2,914) | S/. 1,663 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €143 (S/. 627) | S/. 204 | 208% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €589 (S/. 2,590) | S/. 2,216 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €450 (S/. 1,976) | S/. 1,139 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €98 (S/. 430) | S/. 163 | 164% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (S/. 107) | S/. 68 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €418 (S/. 1,836) | 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 | 176% |
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €95 (S/. 417) | S/. 155 | 168% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €41 (S/. 181) | 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/. 508) | S/. 247 | 106% |
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,823 (S/. 95,919) | 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 | 41% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €25 (S/. 108) | S/. 40 | 170% |
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 91% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 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 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €78 (S/. 342) | S/. 73 | 370% |
| 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 | 135% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (S/. 88) | S/. 42 | 110% |
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 106% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| Bergamo (Italy) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 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 | 236% |
| 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/. 1,967) | 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% |
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For example, you would need at least S/. 16,605 (€3,778) in Bergamo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,400 in Lima.