Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$17 (€11) | €13 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €8 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (€4.82) | €4.33 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$1.70 (€1.13) | €1.37 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.94 (€2.62) | €4.20 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$7 (€4.48) | €1.87 | 140% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €5.74 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.30 (€2.86) | €1.70 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$3.83 (€2.55) | €1.39 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.00 (€2.00) | €1.38 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$20 (€13) | €7 | 101% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.35 (€1.57) | €2.27 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$1.99 (€1.33) | €1.03 | 29% |
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,622 (€1,081) | €965 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,533 (€1,022) | €672 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$259 (€172) | €178 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,399 (€932) | €630 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$988 (€658) | €483 | 36% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$121 (€81) | €100 | 20% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$65 (€43) | €24 | 79% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$379 (€252) | €431 | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$282 (€188) | €122 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$11 (€8) | €4.99 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$24 (€16) | €9 | 75% |
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$79 (€52) | €94 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$51 (€34) | €35 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$102 (€68) | €91 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$161 (€107) | €130 | 17% |
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$23,544 (€15,685) | €20,723 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.01 (€0.68) | €1.45 | 54% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$105 (€70) | €34 | 104% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$24 (€16) | €20 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €8 | 10% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$21 (€14) | €8 | 81% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$64 (€43) | €99 | 57% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €5.45 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$7 (€4.49) | €3.61 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.11 (€3.40) | €3.88 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.65 (€2.43) | €1.61 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.63 (€1.75) | €2.34 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$29 (€19) | €19 | 1% |
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||
| Calgary (Canada) | Verona (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$54 (€36) | €39 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$32 (€21) | €16 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$197 (€132) | €94 | 41% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$96 (€64) | €58 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$14 (€9) | €7 | 27% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.60 (€3.07) | €1.45 | 111% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$8 (€5.06) | €4.61 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$527 (€351) | €447 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.52 (€0.35) | €0.18 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$64 (€43) | €48 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$16 (€11) | €5.29 | 101% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,258 (C$4,890) in Calgary to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,800 in Verona.