- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Canada
- Brescia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$14 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.72) | C$2.40 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.40) | C$4.13 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (C$2.49) | C$2.54 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (C$2.96) | C$3.55 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.51) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (C$1.73) | C$2.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (C$3.00) | C$2.18 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (C$1,124) | C$1,186 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €649 (C$952) | C$982 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (C$265) | C$104 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,074) | C$919 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €516 (C$756) | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$174) | C$64 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$37) | C$39 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €493 (C$724) | C$393 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (C$193) | C$111 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.05 (C$5.94) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$122) | C$61 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (C$63) | C$41 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$142) | C$95 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$197) | C$87 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,974 (C$35,159) | C$23,851 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.19) | C$1.19 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$70) | C$47 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (C$119) | C$85 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.59 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (C$5.39) | C$2.88 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.45) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$3.00) | C$3.16 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (C$2.87) | C$2.53 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$27) | C$19 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$55) | C$45 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$94) | C$84 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (C$105) | C$89 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.48) | C$5.72 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 37% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €435 (C$638) | C$850 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.23) | C$1.04 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (C$100) | C$34 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,642
(€2,483)
in Brescia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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