Cost of living in Padua, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Padua (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.77) | C$1.98 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (C$4.82) | C$4.18 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (C$3.30) | C$3.04 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.66) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (C$1.72) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (C$1.56) | C$3.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.59 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (C$2.78) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (C$2.33) | C$1.93 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Padua (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €944 (C$1,422) | C$2,136 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €694 (C$1,046) | C$1,241 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (C$188) | C$133 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (C$863) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €440 (C$663) | C$806 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (C$142) | C$66 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 (C$608) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Padua (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$131) | C$60 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Padua (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,335 (C$35,164) | C$22,942 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.18) | C$1.39 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (C$58) | C$67 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Padua (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$106) | C$77 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.99 (C$8) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.19 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.80) | C$3.11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (C$2.91) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Padua (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (C$2.08) | C$5.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (C$689) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$75) | C$35 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Padua (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,530 (€3,670) in Padua.
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