Cost of living in Pescara, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pescara (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.52) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (C$4.70) | C$4.18 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (C$2.35) | C$3.04 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (C$2.21) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (C$1.61) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (C$1.89) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (C$1.57) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Pescara (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €747 (C$1,076) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €544 (C$784) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$159) | C$133 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €537 (C$774) | C$1,120 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (C$559) | C$806 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$112) | C$66 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €465 (C$670) | C$311 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$167) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.58 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Pescara (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$40) | C$39 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$151) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| 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) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,988 (C$34,564) | C$22,935 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.18) | C$1.39 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$47) | C$67 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Pescara (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$14) | C$8 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (C$117) | C$77 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (C$4.68) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (C$3.49) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (C$3.08) | C$3.11 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (C$2.81) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Pescara (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$44) | C$52 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.37 (C$1.97) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (C$7) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (C$683) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$75) | C$35 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 150 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Pescara (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,929 (€3,421) in Pescara.
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