Cost of living in Bergamo is 2% lower than in Schaerbeek (without rent).
Rent in Bergamo is 30% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
Cost of living including rent in Bergamo is 18% lower than in Schaerbeek.
Food in Bergamo is 3% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
Transport in Bergamo is 5% cheaper than in Schaerbeek.
| Bergamo | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bergamo | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.1 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.79 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.05 $ | 3.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.02 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.92 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.65 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.7 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.88 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.34 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.9 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.6 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29 $ | 27.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 86.9 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.2 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.07 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.76 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 139 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
226 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 54.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 750 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 993 $ | 1,299 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 660 $ | 926 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,310 $ | 1,679 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,927 $ | 4,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,705 $ | 3,989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,119 $ | 3,010 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.53 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 23.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.1 $ | 95.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 732 $ | 696 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,341 $ | 19,154 $ |