Cost of living in Pescara, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Pescara (Italy) is 7% 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) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (C$1.62) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.26 (C$5.01) | C$4.18 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (C$2.50) | C$3.04 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (C$2.35) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (C$2.01) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (C$2.95) | C$2.48 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (C$1.68) | C$1.93 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Pescara (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €747 (C$1,145) | C$2,136 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €544 (C$834) | C$1,241 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$170) | C$133 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €537 (C$824) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (C$595) | C$806 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$119) | C$66 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €465 (C$713) | C$311 | + 129% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$178) | C$97 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.58 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Pescara (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$117) | C$60 | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (C$161) | C$98 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (C$217) | C$117 | + 85% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Pescara (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,988 (C$36,796) | C$22,935 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.32) | C$1.39 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$50) | C$67 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Pescara (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (C$122) | C$77 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (C$4.98) | C$3.85 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (C$3.72) | C$4.28 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (C$3.28) | C$3.11 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Pescara (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$46) | C$52 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$90) | C$96 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.37 (C$2.10) | C$5.42 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (C$727) | C$647 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$80) | C$35 | + 126% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pescara (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,274 (€4,090) in Pescara.
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