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Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$2.05 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (C$4.45) | C$4.81 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (C$3.00) | C$2.90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.71) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (C$4.11) | C$3.34 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.65) | C$3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (C$7) | C$16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$2.99) | C$2.41 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (C$2.91) | C$2.01 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (C$1,778) | C$1,651 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (C$1,276) | C$1,142 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (C$382) | C$102 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (C$1,049) | C$1,038 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (C$707) | C$779 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (C$191) | C$66 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (C$621) | C$351 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$163) | C$86 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$136) | C$59 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (C$38) | C$40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$160) | C$93 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (C$259) | C$92 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (C$32,937) | C$22,749 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (C$2.54) | C$1.27 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$71) | C$67 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | C$31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (C$123) | C$82 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$6 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (C$5.78) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (C$5.77) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (C$2.82) | C$3.09 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (C$2.60) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$27) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$49) | C$46 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$90) | C$101 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (C$1.90) | C$5.34 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €477 (C$738) | C$549 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (C$76) | C$35 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 348 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,010
(€3,887)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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