Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (C$1.98) | C$1.85 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (C$4.31) | C$4.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (C$1.99) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.57) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (C$1.51) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (C$1.76) | C$3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 (C$2.40) | C$2.48 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (C$1.02) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €686 (C$983) | C$2,136 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €475 (C$681) | C$1,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$139) | C$133 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (C$806) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (C$524) | C$806 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$112) | C$66 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$39) | C$50 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €425 (C$609) | C$322 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (C$184) | C$96 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$133) | C$61 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$46) | C$38 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$135) | C$96 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (C$206) | C$112 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 (C$30,259) | C$22,935 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.16) | C$1.39 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$45) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (C$106) | C$77 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 (C$4.28) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$3.78 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (C$3.86) | C$4.28 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$1.96) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$40) | C$50 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (C$143) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (C$80) | C$94 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (C$2.25) | C$5.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (C$4.91) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (C$599) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (C$91) | C$36 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 126 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,067 (€3,533) in Catania.
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