Cost of living in Perugia (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Perugia (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Perugia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$23 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.68) | C$2.41 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (C$5.59) | C$4.70 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (C$2.92) | C$3.95 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (C$2.70) | C$4.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (C$2.19) | C$3.95 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (C$2.63) | C$3.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (C$2.91) | C$2.68 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.16) | C$2.16 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Perugia (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Perugia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €694 (C$1,089) | C$2,300 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €480 (C$754) | C$1,599 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (C$255) | C$120 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €466 (C$731) | C$1,347 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €357 (C$561) | C$985 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €155 (C$243) | C$69 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$33) | C$60 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (C$608) | C$311 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (C$160) | C$140 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.89 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Perugia (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$127) | C$70 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (C$39) | C$41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$132) | C$105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (C$139) | C$120 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Perugia (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,383 (C$35,122) | C$24,609 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.41) | C$1.69 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$77) | C$60 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €31 (C$48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Perugia (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (C$116) | C$77 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.99 (C$9) | C$6 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (C$4.36) | C$4.17 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.76) | C$4.59 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (C$2.96) | C$3.11 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (C$3.03) | C$3.02 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$22 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Perugia (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Perugia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$51) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (C$89) | C$118 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$91) | C$97 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.53 (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (C$2.65) | C$4.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €363 (C$570) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$86) | C$38 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.09 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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