- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Canada
- Brescia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.83) | C$2.17 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.69) | C$4.84 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (C$2.65) | C$2.90 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (C$3.15) | C$4.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (C$1.61) | C$3.31 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (C$1.84) | C$3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (C$3.20) | C$2.51 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.60) | C$2.07 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (C$1,085) | C$1,576 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €649 (C$1,014) | C$1,122 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (C$282) | C$109 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (C$1,144) | C$1,019 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €516 (C$805) | C$774 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$185) | C$66 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$40 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €493 (C$771) | C$377 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (C$206) | C$98 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.05 (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$23 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$130) | C$59 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (C$67) | C$40 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$152) | C$93 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$210) | C$92 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,974 (C$37,448) | C$22,749 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.34) | C$1.26 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (C$75) | C$65 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$31) | C$31 | + 0% | |
| 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$11) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (C$127) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.59 (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (C$5.74) | C$3.72 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.74) | C$2.83 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$3.19) | C$3.09 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (C$3.06) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$46 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (C$100) | C$101 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (C$111) | C$87 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.65) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €416 (C$650) | C$549 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.25) | C$1.04 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (C$106) | C$35 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 292 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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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$5,078
(€3,251)
in Brescia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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