Cost of living in Calarasi is 37% lower than in Catania (without rent).
Rent in Calarasi is 45% cheaper than in Catania.
Cost of living including rent in Calarasi is 41% lower than in Catania.
Food in Calarasi is 35% cheaper than in Catania.
Transport in Calarasi is 73% cheaper than in Catania.
| Calarasi | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Calarasi | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.88 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.24 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.13 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.24 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.64 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.73 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.63 $ | 6.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.5 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.26 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.1 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.13 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.23 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.42 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.49 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.4 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
140 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.86 $ | 35.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 289 $ | 667 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 335 $ | 772 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,903 $ | 1,566 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,378 $ | 1,220 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 952 $ | 1,578 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.93 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.2 $ | 60 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.75 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Haircut | 5.88 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.2 $ | 89 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.1 $ | 83 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 407 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,397 $ | 6,687 $ |