Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.43 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (£3.96) | £3.30 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (£0.85) | £0.93 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (£2.63) | £2.39 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (£1.91) | £1.96 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £3.47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (£1.69) | £1.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (£0.91) | £1.30 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (£0.92) | £2.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (£4.77) | £7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (£1.59) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.92) | £1.11 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (£552) | £1,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (£467) | £868 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (£140) | £170 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (£524) | £659 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (£451) | £621 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (£104) | £126 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (£24) | £21 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (£378) | £386 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (£108) | £107 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (£4.30) | £6 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£74) | £62 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (£47) | £30 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£81) | £66 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (£119) | £69 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (£20,711) | £18,131 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (£1.33) | £1.24 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (£43) | £65 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £2.95 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £4.55 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (£71) | £62 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (£4.25) | £2.75 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (£3.14) | £1.30 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.60) | £3.71 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.77) | £1.73 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (£1.73) | £1.64 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (£31) | £33 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £18 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (£78) | £66 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (£57) | £58 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (£5.09) | £8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (£1.43) | £2.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (£4.68) | £3.86 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (£368) | £389 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.10 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (£59) | £36 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.66) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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