Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is about the same as in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 ($5.09) | $3.94 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 ($1.44) | $0.82 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 ($3.45) | $2.22 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 ($2.69) | $3.77 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($1.82) | $2.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.43) | $1.57 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 ($1.61) | $4.38 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 ($7) | $15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 ($2.68) | $1.52 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.35) | $1.91 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 20% cheaper than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €988 ($1,085) | $1,347 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 ($826) | $990 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 ($199) | $193 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 ($718) | $1,093 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 ($447) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 ($127) | $101 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 ($484) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 ($138) | $123 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.02 ($5.51) | $8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 ($116) | $43 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($42) | $37 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($113) | $85 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($128) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 ($22,288) | $23,966 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($1.77) | $0.71 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($52) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 ($79) | $87 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 ($6) | $4.93 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 ($4.57) | $3.51 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 ($3.83) | $3.80 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 ($2.59) | $3.55 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 ($3.08) | $1.69 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($22) | $17 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Roanoke, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($50) | $41 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $21 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($78) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 ($91) | $56 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 ($1.58) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 ($7) | $4.90 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 ($600) | $413 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($52) | $27 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 ($5.92) | $7 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 53 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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