Cost of living
Biella compared to Parma (Italy)
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Overview comparison
BiellaParma (Italy)
Consumer prices in Biella are roughly 1% higher than in Parma (Italy).
Cost of living
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,680 | 1,667 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,150 | 3,046 |
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| Without rent one person | 662 | 810 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,139 | 2,266 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 847.7 | 850.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,219.29 | 1,480.22 |
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| Food person | 570 | 586 |
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| Food family | 1,177 | 1,249 |
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| Transport person | 97.49 | 107.27 |
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| Transport family | 236.92 | 273.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.45 years | 90.76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.67 | 12.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.1 | 62.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.95 | 11.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.79 | 4.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 1.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.65 | 2.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 690.2 | 704.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.75 | 493.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,364.29 | 1,390.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 936.98 | 1,025.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 144.61 | 111.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 227.21 | 172.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.81 | 33.56 |
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Transportation
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.92 | 3.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,924 | 3,486 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,008 | 2,882 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 | 1.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.18% | 48.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.33 | 16.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.9 | 2.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.06 | 1.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.73 | 4.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.18 | 13.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.12 | 9.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.04 | 15.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.27 | 2.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Biella | Parma (Italy) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 60.64 | 44.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.95 | 10.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 105.05 | 99.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.23 | 18.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.01 | 86.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.6 | 90.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 518.24 | 639.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,932 | 10,371 |
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