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Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.17) | C$2.05 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (C$4.53) | C$4.81 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (C$4.23) | C$2.90 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (C$3.39) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (C$5.39) | C$3.34 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.72) | C$3.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (C$3.15) | C$2.41 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.86) | C$2.01 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (C$2,137) | C$1,651 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (C$1,728) | C$1,142 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (C$253) | C$102 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (C$1,090) | C$1,038 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (C$1,027) | C$779 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$127) | C$66 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (C$604) | C$351 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$169) | C$86 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$131) | C$59 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$51) | C$40 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$142) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$175) | C$92 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$30,027) | C$22,749 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (C$2.79) | C$1.27 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$54) | C$67 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$27) | C$31 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$120) | C$82 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (C$4.48) | C$3.72 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.40) | C$2.83 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (C$3.22) | C$3.09 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$26) | C$19 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$62) | C$46 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (C$119) | C$101 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$92) | C$85 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (C$2.20) | C$5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 (C$756) | C$549 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (C$109) | C$35 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 367 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,859
(€3,805)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,200
in Abbotsford.
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