Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (C$4.66) | C$4.18 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (C$3.39) | C$3.04 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$3.00) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (C$1.62) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (C$1.63) | C$3.41 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.81) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (C$1.63) | C$1.93 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (C$980) | C$2,136 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (C$829) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$249) | C$133 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (C$929) | C$1,120 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (C$801) | C$806 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (C$184) | C$66 | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (C$670) | C$311 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (C$191) | C$97 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 101% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$131) | C$60 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (C$83) | C$39 | + 112% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$143) | C$98 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (C$212) | C$117 | + 81% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (C$36,748) | C$22,935 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.37) | C$1.39 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$77) | C$67 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (C$126) | C$77 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.57) | C$3.85 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.61) | C$4.28 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$3.14) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$55) | C$52 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$101) | C$96 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (C$2.55) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (C$104) | C$35 | + 194% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$7,117 (€4,627) in Brescia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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