Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Varese (Italy)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €13 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.63) | €4.73 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (€0.91) | €1.28 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (€5.98) | €3.04 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (€3.63) | €2.29 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (€5.16) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (€3.66) | €1.82 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (€2.04) | €1.17 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.14 (€4.75) | €1.56 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €7 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.11 (€2.87) | €2.43 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (€2.45) | €1.18 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,318 (€2,144) | €971 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,647 (€1,523) | €683 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (€198) | €181 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,499 (€1,387) | €632 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,189 (€1,100) | €395 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (€151) | €113 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (€41) | €22 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $277 (€256) | €434 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€95) | €127 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €5.21 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€22) | €11 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€52) | €103 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€40) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€97) | €109 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $179 (€165) | €110 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,726 (€26,568) | €20,295 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (€0.85) | €1.60 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€83) | €43 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $39 (€36) | €18 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $168 (€155) | €72 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €5.74 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.34 (€4.02) | €4.16 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (€5.37) | €3.48 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (€5.70) | €2.36 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (€1.62) | €2.81 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (€32) | €20 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Varese (Italy) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Varese | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€46) | €46 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€22) | €19 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (€182) | €71 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (€59) | €83 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.83) | €1.44 | + 304% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.61 (€5.19) | €5.92 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $491 (€455) | €547 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€45) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.39 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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