- Cost of Living
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- Genoa
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Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$5.88) | C$5.67 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (C$2.11) | C$2.40 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (C$4.23) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (C$2.85) | C$2.54 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.57) | C$3.55 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (C$3.91) | C$3.02 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.57) | C$2.26 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (C$2.78) | C$2.18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (C$2.76) | C$1.87 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (C$1,689) | C$1,186 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (C$1,212) | C$982 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (C$363) | C$104 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (C$997) | C$919 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$671) | C$695 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (C$181) | C$64 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (C$590) | C$393 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$155) | C$111 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$129) | C$61 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (C$36) | C$41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$152) | C$95 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (C$246) | C$87 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (C$31,288) | C$23,851 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (C$2.41) | C$1.19 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$68) | C$47 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$7 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$114) | C$85 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (C$4.93) | C$2.88 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.19) | C$3.82 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (C$2.69) | C$3.16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (C$2.34) | C$2.53 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$19 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$47) | C$45 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (C$76) | C$84 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$73) | C$89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (C$1.81) | C$5.72 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 35% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €474 (C$696) | C$850 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$72) | C$34 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 470 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,900
(€2,655)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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