Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Catania (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$20 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (C$2.23) | C$2.54 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (C$4.52) | C$3.95 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (C$2.16) | C$4.50 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (C$2.72) | C$3.70 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (C$1.66) | C$1.89 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (C$1.89) | C$4.03 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (C$2.71) | C$2.41 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (C$1.02) | C$2.59 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Catania (Italy) is 34% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 (C$1,062) | C$1,585 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €487 (C$734) | C$1,071 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (C$147) | C$229 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 (C$847) | C$1,130 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (C$551) | C$843 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (C$117) | C$156 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$41) | C$79 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (C$569) | C$377 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$192) | C$156 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.97 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Catania (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (C$139) | C$72 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$136) | C$118 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (C$217) | C$124 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 (C$31,812) | C$26,886 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.27) | C$1.22 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$51) | C$63 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is about the same as in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$10) | C$21 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (C$110) | C$75 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 (C$4.50) | C$7 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$4.96 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (C$4.05) | C$5.31 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (C$2.35) | C$2.57 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (C$2.24) | C$2.73 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$22) | C$19 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (C$42) | C$47 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$27 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (C$150) | C$131 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$83) | C$91 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 (C$2.30) | C$4.59 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (C$5.25) | C$6 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €393 (C$592) | C$757 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.17 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (C$92) | C$66 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,500 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$3,880 (€2,573) in Catania.
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