Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Varese | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (C$1.73) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (C$4.13) | C$4.18 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (C$3.11) | C$3.17 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (C$2.47) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (C$1.58) | C$3.76 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (C$2.11) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (C$3.30) | C$2.48 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.60) | C$1.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Varese | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (C$1,317) | C$2,136 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €683 (C$926) | C$1,241 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (C$246) | C$124 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €632 (C$857) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 (C$535) | C$805 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (C$153) | C$66 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$30) | C$54 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 (C$588) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Varese | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €103 (C$140) | C$60 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$147) | C$98 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$150) | C$117 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 (C$27,524) | C$22,942 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.00) | C$1.40 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$58) | C$67 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$13) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (C$97) | C$77 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (C$5.64) | C$3.85 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (C$4.72) | C$4.33 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (C$3.20) | C$3.16 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (C$3.81) | C$2.46 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$27) | C$20 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Varese | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (C$62) | C$51 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$25) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (C$96) | C$135 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (C$112) | C$96 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 (C$1.95) | C$5.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (C$8) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (C$741) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.30) | C$0.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (C$65) | C$37 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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