- Cost of Living
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- Varese
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$14 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (C$1.72) | C$2.40 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 (C$4.22) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (C$2.92) | C$2.54 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (C$2.58) | C$3.55 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$3.02 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (C$1.97) | C$2.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (C$3.05) | C$2.18 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (C$1.58) | C$1.87 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €967 (C$1,426) | C$1,186 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €678 (C$1,000) | C$982 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (C$264) | C$104 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €680 (C$1,003) | C$919 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 (C$581) | C$695 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (C$140) | C$64 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €466 (C$687) | C$393 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$163) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$25 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 (C$157) | C$61 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (C$166) | C$95 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$162) | C$87 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,940 (C$29,403) | C$23,851 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.21) | C$1.19 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$56) | C$47 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (C$17) | C$7 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (C$90) | C$80 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 (C$5.71) | C$2.88 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.03) | C$3.82 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (C$3.56) | C$3.16 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (C$3.95) | C$2.53 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$19 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$63) | C$45 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$74) | C$84 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (C$131) | C$89 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (C$2.22) | C$5.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.46 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 48% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €750 (C$1,106) | C$850 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$71) | C$34 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,926
(€2,662)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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