Cost of living in Pescara (Italy) is 9% 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$23) | C$23 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (C$1.76) | C$2.41 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (C$6) | C$4.70 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (C$2.72) | C$3.95 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.79) | C$4.85 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (C$2.66) | C$3.95 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (C$1.73) | C$3.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.76) | C$2.68 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (C$1.61) | C$2.16 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Pescara (Italy) is 33% 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$1,311) | C$2,300 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €615 (C$960) | C$1,599 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (C$178) | C$120 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €537 (C$838) | C$1,347 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 (C$606) | C$985 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (C$150) | C$69 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$60 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (C$752) | C$311 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$199) | C$140 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.43 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Pescara (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$120) | C$70 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 (C$29) | C$41 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$134) | C$105 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (C$222) | C$120 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Pescara (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,017 (C$37,495) | C$24,609 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.66) | C$1.69 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Pescara (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$16) | C$8 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (C$112) | C$77 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (C$5.29) | C$4.17 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.55 (C$3.98) | C$4.59 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (C$3.37) | C$3.11 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (C$2.89) | C$3.02 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$22 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pescara (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Pescara | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$46) | C$61 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$20) | C$27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$84) | C$118 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (C$83) | C$97 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (C$2.28) | C$4.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.05 (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €537 (C$838) | C$647 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.30) | C$0.24 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (C$64) | C$38 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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