Cost of living in Florence, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (C$1.89) | C$1.98 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (C$4.43) | C$4.48 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (C$2.76) | C$3.04 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (C$2.92) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (C$2.21) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (C$2.04) | C$3.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (C$2.69) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (C$2.22) | C$1.93 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 (C$1,770) | C$2,136 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,018 (C$1,456) | C$1,241 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (C$171) | C$133 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €847 (C$1,211) | C$1,120 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (C$871) | C$806 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (C$123) | C$66 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €391 (C$560) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$162) | C$97 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$126) | C$60 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$121) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (C$33,047) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.19) | C$1.42 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (C$108) | C$77 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.09) | C$3.85 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.26) | C$4.28 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (C$3.13) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$52) | C$52 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$24) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (C$87) | C$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (C$2.00) | C$5.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (C$7) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (C$705) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (C$87) | C$35 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 357 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,496 (€3,842) in Florence.
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