Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $15 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 ($5.56) | $4.53 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($1.20) | $0.91 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 ($3.69) | $3.08 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($2.68) | $4.78 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 ($2.38) | $3.17 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 ($1.28) | $1.34 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 ($1.29) | $3.28 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 ($2.23) | $1.82 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 ($1.29) | $1.65 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 44% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 ($775) | $2,021 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 ($656) | $1,391 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 ($197) | $189 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 ($735) | $1,885 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 ($634) | $1,089 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 ($146) | $122 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($34) | $50 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 ($530) | $249 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 ($151) | $155 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($13) | $19 | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($103) | $58 | + 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 ($66) | $49 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($113) | $94 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 ($168) | $111 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 ($29,085) | $25,646 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 ($1.87) | $0.58 | + 221% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($61) | $49 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($24) | $17 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($9) | $5.69 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 ($100) | $117 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 ($5.97) | $5.99 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 ($4.40) | $4.05 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.65) | $4.68 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 ($2.49) | $4.16 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.43) | $1.70 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($21) | $31 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($43) | $52 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($21) | $24 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 ($109) | $224 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 ($80) | $87 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 ($2.01) | $5.13 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 ($7) | $5.69 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 ($516) | $417 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($0.19) | $0.19 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 ($82) | $61 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,800 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $5,162 (€4,240) in Brescia.
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