Cost of living in Genoa, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.03) | C$1.98 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (C$5.24) | C$4.18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.19) | C$3.04 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (C$2.79) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (C$1.57) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (C$2.19) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €896 (C$1,292) | C$2,136 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €637 (C$917) | C$1,241 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (C$146) | C$133 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €705 (C$1,016) | C$1,120 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €462 (C$666) | C$806 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$144) | C$66 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (C$514) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$167) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$126) | C$60 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$142) | C$98 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €158 (C$228) | C$117 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,371 (C$32,235) | C$22,935 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.30) | C$1.39 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$67) | C$67 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (C$122) | C$77 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (C$4.64) | C$3.85 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (C$4.76) | C$4.28 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.72) | C$3.11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.41) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (C$85) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$103) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 (C$2.55) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (C$7) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (C$685) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$86) | C$35 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 414 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,356 (€4,411) in Genoa.
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