Cost of living in Bergamo (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Bergamo (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($8) | $3.43 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 ($1.77) | $1.12 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 ($4.16) | $2.52 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($2.79) | $3.99 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 ($2.59) | $3.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 ($2.55) | $1.64 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.48) | $2.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 ($2.18) | $1.95 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 ($1.24) | $1.23 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bergamo (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €919 ($1,025) | $1,159 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €676 ($755) | $926 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 ($144) | $196 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €622 ($695) | $839 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €479 ($535) | $613 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 ($118) | $122 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($25) | $40 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 ($394) | $301 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($149) | $90 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.57 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $12 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bergamo (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($86) | $50 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($34) | $37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($109) | $109 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($103) | $79 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bergamo (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,691 ($25,331) | $21,332 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 ($2.05) | $0.86 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($45) | $32 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 ($26) | $21 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergamo (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($87) | $78 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 ($5.41) | $5.13 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 ($4.17) | $3.42 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.62 ($4.04) | $4.39 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.46 ($2.75) | $2.82 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 ($2.30) | $2.06 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $15 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergamo (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Bergamo | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($39) | $36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $25 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($84) | $58 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($81) | $58 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 ($2.09) | $4.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.20 ($5.81) | $5.92 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 ($670) | $419 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 ($0.41) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($48) | $46 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.53 ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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