- Cost of Living
- Italy
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- Catania
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Catania, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (C$5.55) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (C$2.18) | C$2.38 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.50) | C$4.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (C$2.13) | C$2.62 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (C$2.20) | C$3.73 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (C$2.44) | C$2.90 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (C$2.25) | C$2.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$6) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (C$2.53) | C$2.31 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (C$1.11) | C$1.76 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (C$1,050) | C$1,186 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (C$775) | C$982 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$146) | C$117 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (C$675) | C$919 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €275 (C$413) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (C$126) | C$64 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (C$629) | C$392 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (C$191) | C$111 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$150) | C$61 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (C$40) | C$41 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$152) | C$95 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 (C$224) | C$87 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (C$31,507) | C$22,684 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.24) | C$1.19 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$47 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (C$110) | C$85 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (C$4.43) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (C$4.03) | C$3.90 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (C$2.07) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (C$2.70) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$42) | C$44 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (C$151) | C$84 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$68) | C$90 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (C$2.03) | C$5.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (C$3.38) | C$5.61 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (C$268) | C$141 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (C$88) | C$34 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,905
(€1,936)
in Catania.
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