Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$2.16 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (NZ$5.11) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$6 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$3.53 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$3.00 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$4.31 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (NZ$9) | NZ$21 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (NZ$3.08) | NZ$3.73 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$2.27 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 49% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (NZ$1,073) | NZ$2,898 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (NZ$908) | NZ$2,639 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (NZ$272) | NZ$309 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (NZ$1,017) | NZ$2,350 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (NZ$877) | NZ$2,007 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (NZ$202) | NZ$197 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (NZ$47) | NZ$81 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (NZ$734) | NZ$734 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (NZ$209) | NZ$243 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$28 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (NZ$143) | NZ$117 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (NZ$91) | NZ$67 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (NZ$157) | NZ$192 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (NZ$232) | NZ$228 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (NZ$40,252) | NZ$34,283 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (NZ$2.59) | NZ$2.06 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (NZ$84) | NZ$213 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (NZ$33) | NZ$30 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.55 | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (NZ$138) | NZ$64 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (NZ$5.05) | NZ$7 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (NZ$3.44) | NZ$3.92 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (NZ$3.37) | NZ$4.06 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (NZ$29) | NZ$37 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (NZ$60) | NZ$63 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (NZ$29) | NZ$35 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (NZ$151) | NZ$232 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (NZ$111) | NZ$137 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$5.32 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (NZ$714) | NZ$689 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.33 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (NZ$114) | NZ$80 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,879 (€3,489) in Brescia.
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