- Cost of Living
- Italy
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- Varese
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$14 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.64) | C$2.38 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (C$4.31) | C$4.08 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.89 (C$2.81) | C$2.62 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (C$2.48) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (C$1.68) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (C$1.77) | C$2.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.66 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (C$2.99) | C$2.31 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (C$1.70) | C$1.76 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €925 (C$1,374) | C$1,186 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €637 (C$946) | C$982 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (C$255) | C$117 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (C$1,155) | C$919 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €532 (C$790) | C$695 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (C$141) | C$64 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €410 (C$609) | C$392 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$165) | C$111 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.08 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €105 (C$157) | C$61 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$170) | C$95 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (C$167) | C$87 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,934 (C$29,618) | C$22,684 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.27) | C$1.19 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (C$63) | C$47 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (C$19) | C$8 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (C$103) | C$85 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.42 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (C$5.77) | C$3.90 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 (C$4.54) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (C$3.16) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$32) | C$19 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$58) | C$43 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (C$87) | C$84 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (C$130) | C$93 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$5.44 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €173 (C$257) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$67) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,359
(€2,261)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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