Cost of living in Genoa, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.16) | C$1.98 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.64 (C$5.58) | C$4.18 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (C$3.39) | C$3.04 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (C$2.97) | C$4.24 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (C$2.34) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (C$3.02) | C$2.48 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.78) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (C$1,285) | C$2,136 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €637 (C$976) | C$1,241 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (C$156) | C$133 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €694 (C$1,065) | C$1,120 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €462 (C$708) | C$806 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (C$154) | C$66 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €356 (C$547) | C$311 | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$134) | C$60 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$61) | C$39 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$152) | C$98 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €158 (C$243) | C$117 | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,371 (C$34,316) | C$22,935 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.44) | C$1.39 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$71) | C$67 | + 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$25) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (C$130) | C$77 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (C$4.94) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (C$5.07) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.90) | C$3.11 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$25) | C$20 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$57) | C$52 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (C$110) | C$96 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (C$2.34) | C$5.42 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (C$729) | C$647 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (C$92) | C$35 | + 160% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,557 (€4,275) in Genoa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.
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