Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 11% 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 (£3.74) | £3.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (£1.18) | £0.93 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (£2.57) | £2.39 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (£1.18) | £1.96 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (£4.47) | £3.47 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (£1.53) | £1.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (£0.90) | £1.30 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (£1.05) | £2.12 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 (£1.43) | £1.64 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (£0.61) | £1.11 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €686 (£585) | £1,100 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €475 (£405) | £870 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (£83) | £170 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (£479) | £599 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (£312) | £624 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (£66) | £126 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£23) | £21 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €425 (£362) | £386 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (£109) | £107 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (£4.02) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£79) | £62 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £30 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£80) | £66 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (£122) | £69 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 (£17,993) | £18,131 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.28) | £1.24 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£27) | £66 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £15 | - 3% | |
| 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 (£5.10) | £2.95 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.44) | £4.55 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£63) | £62 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 (£2.54) | £2.75 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.24 (£3.61) | £1.30 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (£2.29) | £3.71 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (£1.17) | £1.73 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (£1.26) | £1.64 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£12) | £13 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £33 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £18 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (£85) | £66 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£48) | £58 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£5.95) | £8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (£1.34) | £2.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (£2.92) | £3.86 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (£356) | £389 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.10 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (£54) | £36 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (£4.59) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 86 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,512 (€2,945) in Catania.
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