- Cost of Living
- Italy
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- Genoa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$14 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$6) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (C$2.17) | C$2.38 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (C$4.34) | C$4.08 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (C$2.92) | C$2.62 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.64) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (C$4.01) | C$2.90 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.61) | C$2.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (C$7) | C$16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (C$2.85) | C$2.31 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (C$2.83) | C$1.76 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (C$1,733) | C$1,145 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (C$1,243) | C$990 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (C$372) | C$117 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (C$1,022) | C$919 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$689) | C$695 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (C$186) | C$64 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (C$630) | C$392 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$159) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$132) | C$61 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (C$37) | C$41 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$156) | C$95 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (C$252) | C$87 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (C$32,093) | C$22,684 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (C$2.47) | C$1.19 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$69) | C$47 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$117) | C$85 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (C$5.06) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.32) | C$3.90 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (C$2.76) | C$3.21 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$43 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$78) | C$84 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (C$1.85) | C$5.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (C$247) | C$141 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$74) | C$34 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 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 475 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$2,762
(€1,833)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$2,500
in Abbotsford.
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