- Cost of Living
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- Florence
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (C$2.22) | C$2.38 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (C$4.37) | C$4.08 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (C$4.09) | C$2.62 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (C$3.27) | C$3.73 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (C$5.21) | C$2.90 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.67) | C$2.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (C$3.15) | C$2.31 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.80) | C$1.76 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (C$2,064) | C$1,186 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (C$1,670) | C$982 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (C$245) | C$117 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (C$1,053) | C$919 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (C$992) | C$695 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (C$585) | C$392 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$163) | C$111 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.01 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$126) | C$61 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$169) | C$87 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (C$29,012) | C$22,684 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (C$2.69) | C$1.19 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$52) | C$47 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 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$7 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (C$4.61) | C$3.90 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (C$3.39) | C$3.90 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (C$3.07) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$27) | C$19 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$54) | C$43 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$24) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$116) | C$84 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (C$2.13) | C$5.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €236 (C$351) | C$141 | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (C$0.30) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (C$105) | C$34 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,911
(€2,629)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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