Cost of living in Varese, Italy vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Varese (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $9 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.84 ($5.76) | $7 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.47) | $1.69 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 ($3.60) | $6 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 ($2.60) | $7 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 ($2.20) | $4.89 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.55) | $2.41 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 ($1.79) | $3.43 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 ($2.61) | $2.56 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 ($1.39) | $4.30 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Varese (Italy) is 50% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €868 ($1,033) | $2,610 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €658 ($783) | $1,963 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 ($237) | $279 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €628 ($747) | $1,732 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €399 ($475) | $1,316 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($129) | $143 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($27) | $41 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €442 ($526) | $450 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 ($132) | $132 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.05 ($6) | $14 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($13) | $26 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 ($124) | $66 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($40) | $75 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €112 ($133) | $101 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($130) | $172 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,135 ($23,958) | $25,902 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 ($1.75) | $1.03 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($51) | $42 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($13) | $29 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($85) | $115 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 ($5.02) | $4.89 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 ($4.15) | $5.81 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.40 ($2.86) | $5.70 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 ($3.62) | $2.05 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $25 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($51) | $58 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $26 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($77) | $123 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($95) | $110 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 ($1.68) | $6 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €565 ($673) | $429 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($56) | $51 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,929 (€4,983) in Varese.
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