Cost of living in Brescia, Italy vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Brescia (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.56 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (AU$1.52) | AU$1.27 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (AU$4.68) | AU$4.99 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.99 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (AU$3.01) | AU$4.35 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.46 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (AU$1.63) | AU$4.73 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.13 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (AU$1.63) | AU$1.79 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Brescia (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €637 (AU$984) | AU$2,461 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (AU$832) | AU$1,879 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (AU$250) | AU$140 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (AU$933) | AU$1,843 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (AU$804) | AU$1,301 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (AU$185) | AU$92 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$43) | AU$52 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | €435 (AU$673) | AU$573 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (AU$192) | AU$177 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.96 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Brescia (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$131) | AU$100 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €54 (AU$83) | AU$60 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$144) | AU$157 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (AU$213) | AU$117 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Brescia (Italy) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,890 (AU$36,898) | AU$25,963 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.45 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (AU$77) | AU$100 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$21 | + 49% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Brescia (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (AU$127) | AU$71 | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (AU$5.59) | AU$4.60 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (AU$4.63) | AU$5.36 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (AU$3.15) | AU$3.19 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (AU$3.09) | AU$3.88 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (AU$26) | AU$25 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Brescia (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (AU$55) | AU$52 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (AU$26) | AU$27 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (AU$139) | AU$162 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (AU$101) | AU$108 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.87 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (AU$2.56) | AU$4.46 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (AU$655) | AU$594 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (AU$0.24) | AU$0.83 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €68 (AU$104) | AU$53 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brescia (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$6,960 (€4,507) in Brescia.
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