- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Catania
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Catania, Italy compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (£5.56) | £5.50 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (£3.77) | £3.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (£1.24) | £0.83 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (£2.63) | £2.15 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (£1.28) | £1.37 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.64) | £4.69 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (£1.37) | £1.77 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (£0.83) | £0.79 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (£1.32) | £1.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (£3.51) | £7 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (£1.49) | £1.76 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (£0.62) | £0.79 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (£614) | £1,307 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (£453) | £1,091 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (£85) | £181 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (£395) | £686 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €275 (£241) | £568 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (£74) | £117 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (£28) | £22 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (£368) | £356 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (£112) | £79 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (£4.03) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (£88) | £67 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (£23) | £32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (£89) | £60 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (£126) | £64 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (£18,424) | £17,989 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.32) | £1.16 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £18 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (£5.24) | £3.17 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.60) | £4.75 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£65) | £61 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (£2.59) | £2.66 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.65) | £1.39 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (£2.36) | £3.14 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (£1.22) | £1.63 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (£1.30) | £1.71 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £14 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£25) | £37 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (£88) | £71 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£39) | £56 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (£1.18) | £2.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (£1.97) | £4.16 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €400 (£351) | £420 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (£51) | £37 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (£4.39) | £9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 332 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,159
(€3,601)
in Catania.
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