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- Catania
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Cost of living in Catania, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$15 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.13) | C$2.05 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.54) | C$4.81 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (C$2.20) | C$2.90 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (C$2.36) | C$4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (C$1.42) | C$3.34 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (C$2.27) | C$3.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (C$2.56) | C$2.41 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (C$1.07) | C$2.01 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (C$1,058) | C$1,651 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (C$781) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$147) | C$102 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (C$680) | C$1,038 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €275 (C$416) | C$779 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (C$127) | C$66 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (C$634) | C$351 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (C$193) | C$86 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (C$151) | C$59 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (C$40) | C$40 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$153) | C$93 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (C$218) | C$92 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (C$31,747) | C$22,749 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.27) | C$1.27 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$53) | C$65 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | C$31 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (C$111) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (C$4.46) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (C$4.06) | C$2.83 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.10) | C$3.09 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.24) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$42) | C$46 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (C$152) | C$101 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$68) | C$85 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (C$2.04) | C$5.34 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (C$3.40) | C$5.67 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €400 (C$605) | C$549 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (C$88) | C$35 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 321 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,475
(€2,960)
in Catania.
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