Cost of living in Pescara (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Pescara (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$21) | C$22 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (C$1.62) | C$1.97 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (C$5.60) | C$4.31 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.50) | C$3.89 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.57) | C$4.59 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (C$2.45) | C$3.65 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (C$1.59) | C$3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.54) | C$2.55 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.48) | C$2.11 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Pescara (Italy) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €840 (C$1,207) | C$2,291 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €615 (C$883) | C$1,332 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (C$164) | C$124 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €537 (C$772) | C$1,235 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (C$558) | C$875 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (C$138) | C$68 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (C$692) | C$311 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$183) | C$140 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.43 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Pescara (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$110) | C$57 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 (C$27) | C$41 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$123) | C$105 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (C$204) | C$117 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pescara (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,017 (C$34,514) | C$22,942 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.45) | C$1.66 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$46) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Pescara (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (C$103) | C$77 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (C$4.87) | C$4.17 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.55 (C$3.66) | C$4.59 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (C$3.10) | C$3.11 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (C$2.66) | C$2.78 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$20) | C$20 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Pescara (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$53 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$77) | C$135 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$76) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (C$2.10) | C$4.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (C$7) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$771) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (C$59) | C$37 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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