We already mentioned that Italy belongs to the category of European countries with an average price level. Compared to the countries of northern Europe, Britain and France, Italian prices are undoubtedly pleasing. However, tourists who have visited Italy's southern neighbors naturally complain about the Italian high cost.
The cost of living also varies from one region of the country to another. For example, prices in Bergamo will be higher than in similar cities in Sicily.
If we look at the structure of tourist expenditure, the lion's share of it will be the cost of accommodation, food and transport. It's really hard to say what the going rate will be, you can always go anywhere from 1000 EUR per week to 50-70 EUR per week. It all depends on several factors - season of visit, time of year, busyness of tourist programme, availability or lack of car.
Even on the tightest of budgets, you can arrange your accommodation in Bergamo inexpensively. Young people do a great job with this difficult task. Hitchhiking, walking or taking public transport, staying in hostels or campsites, and cooking your own meals from supermarket staples are all signs of a super-savvy budget.
Bergamo's accommodation prices are pleasantly different from Milan's, which is why the city is often frequented by tourists or shopaholics visiting the fashion capital.
When creating your travel budget, consider the following tips:
- You can save on meals by cooking your own food or dining at affordable establishments such as trattorias or osterias.
- If you're a fortunate journalist, you can visit state museums for free. Others may consider purchasing the Bergamo Card.
Inexpensive restaurants often offer a menu turistico, which is a fixed-price menu ranging from 15 to 20 EUR.
Upon arrival, it's worth buying a local SIM card from a mobile operator. This way, mobile internet and phone calls will cost you around 50 EUR.
With proper budgeting and considering all the nuances, accommodation in Bergamo can be affordable and enjoyable.
