- Cost of Living
- Italy
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- Pescara
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pescara, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pescara (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$14 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.60 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.63) | C$2.40 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.68 (C$5.45) | C$4.13 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (C$2.54) | C$2.54 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (C$2.10) | C$3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (C$1.95) | C$3.02 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (C$1.76) | C$2.26 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.54 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.19 (C$3.23) | C$2.18 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Pescara (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (C$1,127) | C$1,186 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €538 (C$796) | C$982 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 (C$150) | C$104 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €509 (C$753) | C$919 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €367 (C$542) | C$695 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (C$146) | C$64 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €432 (C$640) | C$393 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (C$172) | C$111 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.28 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Pescara (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$116) | C$61 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (C$38) | C$41 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$146) | C$95 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (C$198) | C$87 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Pescara (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,337 (C$36,018) | C$23,851 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.17) | C$1.19 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (C$44) | C$47 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Pescara (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$15) | C$7 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €89 (C$131) | C$85 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.60 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.58) | C$2.88 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (C$3.67) | C$3.82 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (C$3.05) | C$3.16 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (C$2.53) | C$2.53 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (C$23) | C$19 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Pescara (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$45) | C$45 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (C$85) | C$84 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (C$87) | C$89 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (C$1.97) | C$5.72 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €186 (C$276) | C$141 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.49) | C$1.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$76) | C$34 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 172 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pescara (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,814
(€2,577)
in Pescara
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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