Cost of living in Varese, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (C$1.90) | C$1.98 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (C$4.65) | C$4.18 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (C$3.35) | C$3.04 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (C$2.84) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (C$2.00) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (C$2.32) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (C$3.36) | C$2.48 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €868 (C$1,333) | C$2,136 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €658 (C$1,010) | C$1,241 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (C$306) | C$133 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €628 (C$964) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €399 (C$613) | C$806 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (C$166) | C$66 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (C$679) | C$311 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (C$170) | C$97 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.05 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$25 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 (C$159) | C$60 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €112 (C$171) | C$98 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (C$168) | C$117 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,135 (C$30,908) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.26) | C$1.39 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (C$66) | C$67 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$16) | C$8 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$109) | C$77 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 (C$5.35) | C$4.28 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.40 (C$3.69) | C$3.11 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (C$4.67) | C$2.46 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (C$31) | C$20 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$65) | C$52 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (C$123) | C$96 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (C$2.17) | C$5.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 (C$9) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €565 (C$868) | C$647 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$72) | C$35 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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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$6,554 (€4,270) in Varese to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.
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