Cost of living
Catania compared to Florence (Italy)
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Overview comparison
CataniaFlorence (Italy)
Consumer prices in Catania are roughly 7% higher than in Florence (Italy).
Cost of living
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,727 | 1,718 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,122 | 2,943 |
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| Without rent one person | 610 | 602 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,629 | 2,406 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 601.33 | 850.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,437.68 | 1,071.14 |
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| Food person | 474 | 430 |
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| Food family | 1,559 | 1,124 |
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| Transport person | 79.6 | 107.13 |
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| Transport family | 221.95 | 324.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.04 years | 79.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.29 | 18.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.66 | 55.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.8 | 11.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.82 | 5.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.92 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.14 | 2.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 734.98 | 778.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 596.11 | 614.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,537.88 | 1,271.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 973.46 | 822.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.48 | 142.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 229.17 | 174.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.84 | 24.54 |
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Transportation
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.08 | 4.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,150 | 4,919 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,810 | 2,711 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.57% | 46.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.03 | 21.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.64 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 1.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.02 | 2.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.44 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.34 | 15.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.77 | 10.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.42 | 18.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Catania | Florence (Italy) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.56 | 52.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.26 | 8.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 99.92 | 102.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.81 | 14.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.02 | 91.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.88 | 110.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 625.26 | 591.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,725 | 9,398 |
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