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$23) | C$20 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.53 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (C$1.99) | C$1.98 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (C$4.86) | C$4.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (C$3.06) | C$3.04 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (C$3.05) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (C$2.14) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (C$2.05) | C$3.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.72 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (C$2.90) | C$2.48 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (C$2.39) | C$1.93 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 (C$1,903) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 (C$1,482) | C$1,241 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (C$187) | C$133 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €809 (C$1,244) | C$1,120 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 (C$885) | C$806 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (C$135) | C$66 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €391 (C$602) | C$311 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (C$175) | C$97 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$135) | C$60 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$130) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$194) | C$117 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 (C$35,532) | C$22,935 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.35) | C$1.39 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (C$117) | C$77 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (C$4.39) | C$3.85 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.50) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (C$3.36) | C$3.11 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$54) | C$52 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$26) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$102) | C$96 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.32 (C$2.04) | C$5.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (C$8) | C$7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (C$758) | C$647 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (C$97) | C$35 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 41 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,245 (€4,060) in Florence to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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