- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Canada
- Brescia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 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 | €4.42 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.82) | C$2.05 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (C$4.62) | C$5.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (C$2.94) | C$2.90 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (C$2.87) | C$4.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.53) | C$3.34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (C$1.99) | C$3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.90 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (C$3.01) | C$2.51 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (C$1.60) | C$2.01 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (C$1,028) | C$1,859 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €641 (C$949) | C$1,162 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (C$263) | C$114 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (C$1,052) | C$1,038 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €501 (C$742) | C$779 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$176) | C$66 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$39 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €495 (C$732) | C$351 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (C$177) | C$86 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.21 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (C$124) | C$57 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (C$65) | C$38 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (C$151) | C$94 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$199) | C$99 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,130 (C$35,726) | C$22,749 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.21) | C$1.27 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | C$31 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (C$120) | C$80 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.71 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (C$5.11) | C$3.72 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.49) | C$2.83 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (C$3.12) | C$3.09 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$19 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$56) | C$46 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$95) | C$101 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (C$111) | C$85 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (C$2.42) | C$5.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.16 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €409 (C$606) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (C$103) | C$34 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,391
(€3,641)
in Brescia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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