- Cost of Living
- Italy
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- Florence
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (C$2.17) | C$2.40 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (C$4.35) | C$4.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (C$4.07) | C$2.54 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (C$3.26) | C$3.55 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (C$5.18) | C$3.02 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.66) | C$2.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (C$8) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (C$3.14) | C$2.18 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.79) | C$1.87 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (C$2,054) | C$1,186 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (C$1,661) | C$982 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (C$243) | C$104 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (C$1,048) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (C$987) | C$695 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$122) | C$64 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$39 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (C$582) | C$393 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.01 (C$7) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$126) | C$61 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$49) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$137) | C$95 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$168) | C$87 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$28,869) | C$23,851 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (C$2.68) | C$1.19 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$52) | C$47 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (C$112) | C$85 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.58) | C$2.88 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.38) | C$3.82 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (C$3.06) | C$3.16 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (C$2.43) | C$2.53 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$54) | C$45 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$115) | C$84 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$89) | C$89 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (C$2.12) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €236 (C$349) | C$141 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (C$105) | C$34 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,325
(€2,921)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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