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Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.87 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (C$1.74) | C$2.17 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.86 (C$4.34) | C$4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (C$3.12) | C$2.90 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.70) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$1.98) | C$3.31 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (C$2.31) | C$3.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (C$3.20) | C$2.51 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (C$1.63) | C$2.07 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (C$1,231) | C$1,576 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €681 (C$1,032) | C$1,122 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (C$271) | C$109 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €636 (C$965) | C$1,019 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 (C$597) | C$774 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (C$144) | C$66 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$40 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (C$683) | C$377 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$168) | C$98 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 (C$7) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$23 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 (C$161) | C$59 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (C$171) | C$93 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$167) | C$92 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,940 (C$30,232) | C$22,749 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.21) | C$1.27 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (C$58) | C$65 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$22) | C$31 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$107) | C$96 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.43 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 (C$5.87) | C$3.72 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.17) | C$2.83 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 (C$3.66) | C$3.09 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (C$4.07) | C$2.46 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$64) | C$46 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$28) | C$26 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$99) | C$101 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (C$134) | C$87 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 (C$2.28) | C$5.53 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €750 (C$1,137) | C$549 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (C$64) | C$35 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,321
(€3,510)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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