- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Brescia
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brescia (Italy) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.50 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (£3.88) | £3.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.08) | £0.83 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (£2.74) | £2.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (£1.75) | £1.37 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.70) | £4.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (£1.70) | £1.77 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (£0.91) | £0.79 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (£1.08) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 (£4.44) | £7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (£1.79) | £1.76 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (£0.95) | £0.79 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (£610) | £1,307 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €641 (£563) | £1,091 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 (£156) | £181 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (£624) | £686 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €501 (£440) | £568 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (£105) | £117 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (£23) | £22 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €495 (£435) | £356 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (£105) | £79 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.21 (£3.70) | £8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£74) | £67 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €44 (£39) | £32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£89) | £60 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (£118) | £64 | + 85% | |
| 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 | €24,130 (£21,201) | £17,989 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.32) | £1.16 | + 14% | |
| 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 | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.17 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £4.75 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (£71) | £61 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.71 (£4.13) | £2.66 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (£3.03) | £1.39 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (£2.67) | £3.14 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (£1.85) | £1.63 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (£1.76) | £1.71 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£16) | £14 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (£56) | £71 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (£66) | £56 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.49) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (£1.49) | £2.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (£4.52) | £4.16 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €409 (£359) | £420 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (£0.14) | £0.04 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (£60) | £37 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (£4.63) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 318 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,385
(€3,853)
in Brescia.
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