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Cost of living in Catania, Italy compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Catania (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,397 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (2,795 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 459% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (1,898 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 280% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (622 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (1,323 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (642 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (2,335 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (688 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (415 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (662 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (1,765 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (747 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (313 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Catania (Italy) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (308,797 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (227,923 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (42,873 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (198,512 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €275 (121,313 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (37,093 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (14,116 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €419 (185,040 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (56,298 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (2,027 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (3,331 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Catania (Italy) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (44,114 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (11,765 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (44,690 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (63,550 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (9,263,901 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (662 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (15,440 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (7,524 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (2,637 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (2,813 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (32,469 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (1,303 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (1,833 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (1,186 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (612 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 (654 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (5,743 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (12,345 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,058 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (44,288 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (19,851 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,086 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.35 (596 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.25 (993 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €400 (176,455 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (44 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (25,732 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (2,206 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Catania (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,182,659 ₦
(€2,681)
in Catania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
951,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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