- Cost of Living
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- Brescia
- Amiens
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Cost of living in Brescia, Italy compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €8 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 | €4.33 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.55 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 | €4.00 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 | €2.50 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.00 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 | €2.00 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 | €2.00 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €3.00 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.05 | €6.00 | - 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 | €2.00 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 | €1.32 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €694 | €800 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €649 | €600 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 | €125 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €733 | €450 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €516 | €350 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 | €75 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 | €30 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | €493 | €364 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 | €116 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.05 | €5.31 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €13 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €100 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €43 | €30 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €70 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €100 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 3% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,974 | €25,000 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 | €1.43 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €45 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 | €24 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.59 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 | €3.75 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 | €4.00 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.19 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 | €2.00 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €27 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €41 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €20 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 | €80 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 | €26 | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 | €2.00 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 | €3.00 | + 69% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €416 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 | €31 | + 119% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 | €8 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €2,457
in Brescia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,300
in Amiens.
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