Cost of living in Palermo, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palermo (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (C$5.88) | C$5.84 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (C$1.29) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (C$4.34) | C$4.48 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (C$1.91) | C$3.04 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (C$2.20) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (C$1.41) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (C$1.97) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (C$2.88) | C$2.48 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.28) | C$1.93 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €751 (C$1,077) | C$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 (C$724) | C$1,241 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (C$153) | C$133 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 (C$746) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (C$481) | C$806 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$123) | C$66 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €396 (C$567) | C$311 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$149) | C$97 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.64 (C$3.79) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$112) | C$60 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$129) | C$98 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (C$143) | C$117 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,043 (C$28,748) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.15) | C$1.42 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (C$113) | C$77 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (C$4.77) | C$3.85 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (C$3.40) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (C$2.50) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$18) | C$20 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$37) | C$52 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$26 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (C$63) | C$96 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (C$1.80) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (C$5.56) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (C$717) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$63) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 196 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,806 (€3,351) in Palermo.
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