- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Brescia
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£7) | £5.50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (£3.79) | £3.42 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (£1.02) | £0.81 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (£2.63) | £2.15 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (£1.49) | £1.37 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.68) | £4.65 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.77 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (£0.90) | £0.79 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (£1.03) | £1.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 (£4.42) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (£1.79) | £1.76 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (£0.90) | £0.76 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (£608) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €649 (£568) | £1,091 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (£158) | £181 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (£641) | £686 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €516 (£451) | £568 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (£104) | £117 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £22 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €493 (£432) | £356 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (£115) | £79 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.05 (£3.55) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £12 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£73) | £67 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £32 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£85) | £60 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (£118) | £64 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,974 (£20,982) | £17,989 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.31) | £1.14 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (£42) | £60 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £18 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.17 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £5.88 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (£71) | £61 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.59 (£4.89) | £2.60 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 (£3.22) | £1.39 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (£2.65) | £3.06 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.79) | £1.57 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (£1.72) | £1.96 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £36 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (£56) | £68 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (£62) | £56 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.72) | £7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (£1.48) | £2.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (£4.43) | £4.24 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €416 (£364) | £401 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (£0.14) | £0.04 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (£59) | £37 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (£4.61) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 320 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.875
GBP
/
EUR
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£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,503
(€4,003)
in Brescia.
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