Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (C$20) | C$20 | 2% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$10 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.84 (C$7) | C$5.78 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.24 (C$1.85) | C$1.98 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.03 (C$4.52) | C$4.18 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.18 (C$3.26) | C$3.04 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$10 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.85 (C$2.75) | C$4.24 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.30 (C$1.94) | C$3.76 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.51 (C$2.25) | C$3.41 | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (C$10) | C$19 | 46% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.19 (C$3.27) | C$2.48 | 32% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.16 (C$1.74) | C$1.93 | 10% |
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €868 (C$1,295) | C$2,136 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €658 (C$981) | C$1,241 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €199 (C$297) | C$133 | 123% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €628 (C$936) | C$1,120 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €399 (C$595) | C$806 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €108 (C$161) | C$66 | 143% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 (C$34) | C$54 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €442 (C$659) | C$311 | 112% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €111 (C$165) | C$97 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.05 (C$8) | C$10 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (C$17) | C$25 | 34% |
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €104 (C$155) | C$60 | 157% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €33 (C$50) | C$39 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €112 (C$166) | C$98 | 70% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €109 (C$163) | C$117 | 39% |
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,135 (C$30,023) | C$22,942 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.47 (C$2.19) | C$1.39 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €43 (C$64) | C$67 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (C$27) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €10 (C$15) | C$8 | 87% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €11 (C$16) | C$22 | 28% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €71 (C$106) | C$77 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.74 (C$9) | C$6 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.22 (C$6) | C$3.85 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.48 (C$5.19) | C$4.28 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.40 (C$3.59) | C$3.11 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €3.04 (C$4.54) | C$2.46 | 84% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €20 (C$30) | C$20 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Varese (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €43 (C$64) | C$52 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$26 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €65 (C$97) | C$117 | 17% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €80 (C$120) | C$96 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$9 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.41 (C$2.11) | C$5.42 | 61% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.83 (C$9) | C$7 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €565 (C$843) | C$647 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €47 (C$70) | C$35 | 97% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.34 (C$8) | C$11 | 27% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,867 (€3,934) in Varese.