Cost of living in Palermo, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Palermo (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (C$1.38) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.02 (C$4.65) | C$4.18 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (C$2.05) | C$3.04 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (C$2.36) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (C$1.51) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (C$3.09) | C$2.48 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.38) | C$1.93 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €769 (C$1,183) | C$2,136 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 (C$777) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (C$164) | C$133 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 (C$800) | C$1,120 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (C$516) | C$806 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$132) | C$66 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €396 (C$608) | C$311 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$160) | C$97 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.64 (C$4.06) | C$10 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (C$33) | C$39 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$153) | C$117 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,043 (C$30,830) | C$22,935 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.30) | C$1.39 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$68) | C$67 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (C$121) | C$77 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (C$5.12) | C$3.85 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (C$3.64) | C$4.28 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (C$2.68) | C$3.11 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.61) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$40) | C$52 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$96) | C$117 | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (C$5.97) | C$7 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (C$763) | C$647 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$67) | C$35 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on November 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,791 (€3,765) in Palermo.
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