Cost of living in Varese, Italy vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Varese (Italy) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $17 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 ($5.23) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.34) | $1.69 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 ($3.27) | $5.99 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 ($2.36) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 ($2.00) | $4.88 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.40) | $2.46 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 ($1.63) | $3.30 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 ($2.37) | $2.45 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 ($1.26) | $4.34 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 54% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €868 ($938) | $2,550 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €658 ($711) | $1,846 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 ($215) | $274 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €628 ($678) | $1,691 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €399 ($431) | $1,289 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($117) | $142 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($25) | $41 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 ($478) | $450 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 ($120) | $132 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.05 ($5.46) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $26 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 ($112) | $66 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €112 ($121) | $100 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($118) | $181 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,135 ($21,756) | $25,902 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.59) | $1.02 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($11) | $28 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($77) | $115 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 ($4.56) | $5.06 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 ($3.76) | $5.65 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.40 ($2.60) | $5.11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 ($3.29) | $1.99 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $25 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 15% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($46) | $57 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($70) | $202 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($87) | $97 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 ($1.53) | $5.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €565 ($611) | $429 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($51) | $51 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 ($5.77) | $10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 125 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,456 (€5,049) in Varese.
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