Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 (C$23) | C$20 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$10 | 23% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.94 (C$7) | C$5.78 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.22 (C$1.83) | C$1.98 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.99 (C$5.98) | C$4.18 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.07 (C$3.10) | C$3.04 | 2% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (C$9) | C$10 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.76 (C$2.63) | C$4.24 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$3.76 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.54 (C$2.30) | C$3.41 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$19 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.75 (C$2.62) | C$2.48 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.12 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | 13% |
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,758 (C$2,631) | C$2,136 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,085 (C$1,624) | C$1,241 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €120 (C$180) | C$133 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,214 (C$1,818) | C$1,120 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €772 (C$1,155) | C$806 | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €84 (C$127) | C$66 | 91% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (C$36) | C$54 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €344 (C$515) | C$311 | 65% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €132 (C$198) | C$97 | 105% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.67 (C$7) | C$10 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (C$17) | C$25 | 33% |
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €88 (C$131) | C$60 | 117% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €41 (C$62) | C$39 | 58% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €92 (C$138) | C$98 | 41% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €124 (C$186) | C$117 | 58% |
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €25,398 (C$38,026) | C$22,942 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.45 (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €41 (C$61) | C$67 | 9% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 (C$31) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$8 | 54% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$22 | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €80 (C$120) | C$77 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.92 (C$9) | C$6 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.48 (C$5.21) | C$3.85 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.93 (C$4.39) | C$4.28 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.20 (C$3.30) | C$3.11 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.83 (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 (C$24) | C$20 | 19% |
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €40 (C$59) | C$52 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 (C$31) | C$26 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €126 (C$188) | C$117 | 60% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €75 (C$112) | C$96 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 (C$17) | C$9 | 86% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.05 (C$3.07) | C$5.42 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.30 (C$8) | C$7 | 20% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €467 (C$699) | C$647 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €76 (C$114) | C$35 | 221% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.72 (C$9) | C$11 | 22% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,602 (€5,077) in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.