Cost of living in Varese is 6% higher than in Catania (without rent).
Rent in Varese is 36% more expensive than in Catania.
Cost of living including rent in Varese is 20% higher than in Catania.
Food in Varese is 11% more expensive than in Catania.
Transport in Varese is 30% cheaper than in Catania.
| Varese | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Varese | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69 $ | 64.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.06 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.34 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.28 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.4 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.73 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.01 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.52 $ | 6.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.7 $ | 28.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 15.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 79.7 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.88 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.13 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
226 $ | 196 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 561 $ | 392 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,193 $ | 667 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 723 $ | 456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,365 $ | 772 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,451 $ | 1,566 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,275 $ | 1,220 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,738 $ | 1,578 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.87 % | 4.71 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 60 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.8 $ | 8.88 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.3 $ | 89 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 99.7 $ | 83 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 777 $ | 439 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,047 $ | 6,687 $ |