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Cost of living in Palermo, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palermo (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$16) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (C$1.55) | C$2.17 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (C$3.72) | C$4.84 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.29 (C$2.03) | C$2.90 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 (C$2.14) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (C$1.41) | C$3.31 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (C$1.73) | C$3.07 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (C$3.16) | C$2.51 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (C$1.20) | C$2.07 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (C$1,673) | C$1,576 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €717 (C$1,124) | C$1,122 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (C$174) | C$109 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €517 (C$810) | C$1,019 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (C$470) | C$774 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €78 (C$123) | C$66 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (C$623) | C$377 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$162) | C$98 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.05 (C$4.78) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$12) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (C$99) | C$59 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 (C$31) | C$40 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$133) | C$93 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$159) | C$92 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,043 (C$31,431) | C$22,749 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.40) | C$1.26 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$8 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (C$123) | C$96 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.87 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (C$5.22) | C$3.72 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.40 (C$3.76) | C$2.83 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (C$2.73) | C$3.09 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$19 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$41) | C$46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (C$108) | C$101 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$63) | C$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.94 (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 (C$1.57) | C$5.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.25 (C$5.10) | C$5.67 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (C$784) | C$549 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.27) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$65) | C$35 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 474 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,407
(€2,810)
in Palermo.
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