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Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Florence (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (C$2.21) | C$2.17 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.94 (C$4.61) | C$4.84 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (C$4.31) | C$2.90 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (C$3.45) | C$4.00 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (C$5.49) | C$3.31 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.76) | C$3.07 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (C$3.21) | C$2.51 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.90) | C$2.07 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Florence (Italy) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (C$2,177) | C$1,576 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (C$1,761) | C$1,122 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (C$258) | C$109 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (C$1,111) | C$1,019 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (C$1,046) | C$774 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$129) | C$66 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$41) | C$40 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | €392 (C$616) | C$377 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$172) | C$98 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$133) | C$59 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$52) | C$40 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$178) | C$92 | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$30,592) | C$22,749 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (C$2.84) | C$1.27 | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$28) | C$31 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (C$123) | C$96 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (C$4.56) | C$3.72 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (C$3.46) | C$2.83 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (C$3.28) | C$3.09 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (C$2.90) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (C$27) | C$19 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$63) | C$46 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (C$121) | C$101 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$94) | C$87 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (C$2.24) | C$5.53 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 12% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (C$786) | C$549 | + 43% | |
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$111) | C$35 | + 216% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,167
(€3,293)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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