Cost of living in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada vs Verona, Italy
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.72) | €4.33 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.44 (€1.60) | €1.37 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.66 (€3.05) | €4.20 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.19 (€2.74) | €1.87 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (€6) | €5.74 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.78 (€2.47) | €1.70 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.57 (€1.68) | €1.39 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.20 (€2.10) | €1.38 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.31 (€1.51) | €2.27 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.14 (€1.40) | €1.03 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,816 (€1,188) | €965 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,408 (€921) | €672 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$92 (€60) | €178 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,161 (€760) | €630 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,020 (€667) | €483 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$80 (€52) | €100 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$66 (€43) | €24 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$361 (€236) | €431 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$169 (€110) | €122 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €4.99 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (€16) | €9 | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (€49) | €94 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$82 (€54) | €35 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (€90) | €130 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,360 (€16,592) | €20,723 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (€0.87) | €1.45 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (€42) | €34 | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (€15) | €20 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$54 (€35) | €99 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (€7) | €5.45 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.95 (€3.24) | €3.61 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.77 (€3.78) | €3.88 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.39 (€2.22) | €1.61 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.36 (€1.54) | €2.34 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (€30) | €39 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (€17) | €16 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$125 (€82) | €94 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$87 (€57) | €58 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.56 (€2.98) | €1.45 | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€4.04) | €4.61 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$565 (€370) | €447 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$37 (€24) | €48 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (€9) | €5.29 | + 65% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,233 (C$4,942) in Nanaimo, British Columbia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Verona.
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