What is the cost of living in Bergamo?

The cost of living in Bergamo is 63.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 36.8). Groceries are 44.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 35.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 653 per month. Local purchasing power index is 126.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Italy?

In Italy, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,706 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 35.1%). Use our Italy tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇮🇹 Italy · #310 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Bergamo?

Q: Should I move to Bergamo?

Bergamo, Italy has a cost of living 63.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 36.8). It is ranked #310 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 126.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Italy earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,706/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

63.2% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-63.2%

vs NYC

EUR 653

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,706

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Italy → EUR 2,706/month net after tax (35.1% effective rate). Full Italy tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Bergamo

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

36.8 Mid-priced

Rent

16.7 Very affordable

Groceries

55.3 Moderate

Restaurants

64.4 Moderate

Purchasing Power

126.0 Very strong

Rent in Bergamo

1-BR, city centre EUR 653/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 517/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,207/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 810/mo

Save by going outside centre 21% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Italy take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,706/Net take-home (35.1% effective rate, single filer)

Full Italy tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

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