Cost of living in Bergamo, Italy vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $19 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 ($4.51) | $7 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($1.55) | $1.69 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.46 ($4.15) | $6 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 ($2.47) | $7 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.33) | $4.89 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 ($2.63) | $2.41 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 ($1.84) | $3.43 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 ($2.55) | $2.56 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 ($1.25) | $4.30 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €850 ($1,018) | $2,610 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €663 ($794) | $1,963 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($171) | $279 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €589 ($706) | $1,732 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 ($539) | $1,316 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 ($117) | $143 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($29) | $41 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €418 ($500) | $450 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($160) | $132 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 ($114) | $66 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($49) | $75 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($106) | $101 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 ($138) | $172 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,823 ($26,149) | $25,902 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.73) | $1.03 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($48) | $42 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 ($29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $29 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($93) | $115 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 ($5.52) | $9 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 ($4.06) | $4.89 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 ($4.27) | $5.81 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 ($2.83) | $5.70 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 ($2.87) | $2.05 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($34) | $58 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $26 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($82) | $123 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($80) | $110 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 ($2.00) | $6 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 ($5.86) | $7 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 ($536) | $429 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 ($0.44) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($72) | $51 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.32 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,782 (€4,825) in Bergamo.
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