Cost of living in Turin, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turin (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.03 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (C$1.78) | C$1.98 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.09 (C$4.75) | C$4.18 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (C$2.76) | C$3.04 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.38 (C$2.12) | C$4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$3.76 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (C$1.90) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (C$2.72) | C$2.48 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (C$1.47) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Turin (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €917 (C$1,408) | C$2,136 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €659 (C$1,012) | C$1,241 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (C$234) | C$133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €541 (C$830) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 (C$615) | C$806 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (C$134) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (C$559) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$140) | C$97 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Turin (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (C$121) | C$60 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$184) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turin (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,493 (C$32,993) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.22) | C$1.39 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$58) | C$67 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Turin (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (C$153) | C$77 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.62 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (C$4.54) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.53 (C$3.88) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (C$2.64) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (C$3.17) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$20 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Turin (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (C$104) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (C$2.39) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (C$688) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$64) | C$35 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 208 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turin (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,117 (€3,985) in Turin.
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