Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £12 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.43 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (£3.80) | £3.30 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (£1.28) | £0.93 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (£2.60) | £2.39 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (£1.24) | £1.96 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (£4.69) | £3.47 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (£1.57) | £1.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (£0.95) | £1.30 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (£1.09) | £2.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.80) | £7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (£1.56) | £1.64 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (£0.59) | £1.11 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 (£610) | £1,100 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €487 (£422) | £868 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (£84) | £170 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (£487) | £659 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (£317) | £621 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (£67) | £126 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£23) | £21 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (£327) | £386 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (£110) | £107 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.97 (£4.31) | £6 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£80) | £62 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (£26) | £30 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£78) | £66 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (£125) | £69 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 (£18,290) | £18,131 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.30) | £1.24 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (£29) | £65 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £15 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (£5.18) | £2.95 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.53) | £4.55 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (£63) | £62 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 (£2.59) | £2.75 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (£3.47) | £1.30 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (£2.33) | £3.71 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (£1.35) | £1.73 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (£1.29) | £1.64 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£13) | £13 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £33 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £18 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (£86) | £66 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (£48) | £58 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (£1.32) | £2.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (£3.02) | £3.86 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €393 (£340) | £389 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (£53) | £36 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (£4.69) | £9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 57 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,411 (€2,781) in Catania.
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