Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.41) | C$1.98 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (C$4.35) | C$4.48 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (C$3.16) | C$3.04 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$2.80) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (C$1.51) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (C$1.52) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (C$2.62) | C$2.48 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (C$1.52) | C$1.93 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (C$913) | C$2,136 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €528 (C$757) | C$1,241 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$232) | C$133 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (C$866) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (C$747) | C$806 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (C$172) | C$66 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (C$625) | C$311 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (C$178) | C$97 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$122) | C$60 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (C$77) | C$39 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$134) | C$98 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (C$198) | C$117 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (C$34,266) | C$22,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.21) | C$1.42 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$70) | C$67 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (C$118) | C$77 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (C$5.19) | C$3.85 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.30) | C$4.28 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$2.93) | C$3.11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$2.87) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$24) | C$20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$51) | C$52 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (C$2.37) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (C$608) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (C$97) | C$35 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 192 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,465 (€4,507) in Brescia.
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