- Cost of Living
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Catania
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Catania, Italy compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (£5.81) | £5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (£3.39) | £3.36 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (£1.33) | £0.80 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (£2.75) | £2.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (£1.30) | £1.42 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (£4.69) | £4.91 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (£1.34) | £1.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (£1.49) | £0.81 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (£1.38) | £1.64 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (£3.67) | £7 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (£1.54) | £1.79 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (£0.68) | £0.71 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (£642) | £1,307 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (£474) | £1,091 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (£89) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (£413) | £686 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €275 (£252) | £568 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (£77) | £154 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (£29) | £22 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (£385) | £351 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (£117) | £80 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (£4.21) | £8 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (£92) | £67 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (£93) | £60 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 (£137) | £64 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (£19,261) | £17,989 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (£1.37) | £1.15 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£32) | £60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£16) | £18 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.79) | £3.17 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.81) | £5.88 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (£68) | £74 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (£2.71) | £2.55 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.81) | £1.49 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (£2.47) | £3.31 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (£1.26) | £1.53 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (£1.65) | £1.81 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£26) | £35 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£15) | £18 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (£92) | £67 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£41) | £56 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (£1.24) | £2.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (£2.06) | £3.56 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (£164) | £122 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.09) | £0.04 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (£54) | £37 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (£4.59) | £9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 392 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,977
(€3,246)
in Catania.
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