Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 47% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Varese (Italy) is 42% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Santa Barbara, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($15) | $23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 ($4.78) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 ($1.35) | $1.21 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 ($3.23) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 ($2.53) | $5.50 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 ($1.71) | $3.67 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.35) | $2.09 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 ($1.51) | $3.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 ($6) | $20 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 ($2.52) | $2.12 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.27) | $3.66 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Varese (Italy) is 73% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Santa Barbara, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €988 ($1,018) | $4,852 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 ($775) | $3,361 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 ($187) | $153 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €653 ($673) | $2,978 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 ($420) | $2,266 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 ($119) | $101 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($24) | $90 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 ($454) | $763 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 ($130) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.02 ($5.17) | $16 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($10) | $28 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Santa Barbara, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €106 ($109) | $59 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($39) | $69 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($106) | $102 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 ($120) | $108 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,295 ($20,918) | $21,036 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($1.66) | $1.38 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($49) | $45 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 51% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Santa Barbara, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $13 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($10) | $30 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 ($74) | $168 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.74 ($5.92) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 ($4.29) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.48 ($3.59) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 ($2.43) | $5.31 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 ($2.89) | $3.56 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $25 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 31% cheaper than in Santa Barbara, California (United States) | ||||
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| Varese | Santa Barbara, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 ($47) | $59 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($19) | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 ($73) | $226 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 ($85) | $98 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.44 ($1.48) | $5.16 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 ($563) | $1,200 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($49) | $78 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 ($5.56) | $11 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 71 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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