- Cost of Living
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- Palermo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palermo, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palermo (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (C$1.57) | C$2.38 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (C$3.53) | C$4.08 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.36 (C$2.03) | C$2.62 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.93) | C$3.73 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (C$1.11) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (C$1.64) | C$2.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$5.95) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (C$2.65) | C$2.31 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (C$1.00) | C$1.76 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (C$1,587) | C$1,186 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €717 (C$1,066) | C$982 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$168) | C$117 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €517 (C$769) | C$919 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$446) | C$695 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$120) | C$64 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €444 (C$660) | C$392 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (C$171) | C$111 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.25) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (C$94) | C$61 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 (C$30) | C$41 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$129) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (C$146) | C$87 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,054 (C$29,836) | C$22,684 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (C$2.30) | C$1.19 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$73) | C$47 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (C$130) | C$85 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (C$4.51) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.19 (C$3.26) | C$3.90 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (C$2.35) | C$3.21 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (C$2.32) | C$2.46 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$43) | C$43 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (C$93) | C$84 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$60) | C$93 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 (C$1.49) | C$5.44 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.25 (C$4.84) | C$5.57 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €165 (C$246) | C$141 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2017.
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Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,340
(€2,245)
in Palermo.
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