Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.26) | C$1.98 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.57) | C$4.18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (C$2.18) | C$3.04 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (C$2.75) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (C$1.68) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (C$1.91) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (C$2.74) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 (C$1,073) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €487 (C$742) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$148) | C$133 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (C$856) | C$1,120 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (C$557) | C$806 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$119) | C$66 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (C$575) | C$311 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$194) | C$97 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.97 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$141) | C$60 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (C$220) | C$117 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 (C$32,150) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.29) | C$1.39 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$51) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (C$111) | C$77 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 (C$4.54) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (C$4.10) | C$4.28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (C$151) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (C$2.32) | C$5.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (C$5.31) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €393 (C$598) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (C$93) | C$35 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,575 (€3,659) in Catania.
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