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Cost of living in Venice, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venice (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.72) | C$2.17 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.64 (C$5.70) | C$4.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (C$4.18) | C$2.90 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (C$4.31) | C$4.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (C$3.13) | C$3.31 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (C$1.46) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$11) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.87 (C$2.93) | C$2.51 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.72) | C$2.07 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,467 (C$2,298) | C$1,576 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €991 (C$1,552) | C$1,122 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (C$329) | C$109 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (C$1,222) | C$1,019 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €510 (C$799) | C$774 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €146 (C$229) | C$66 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €427 (C$670) | C$377 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$151) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$132) | C$59 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (C$55) | C$40 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (C$117) | C$93 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$136) | C$92 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €8,000 (C$12,532) | C$22,749 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.32) | C$1.26 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$58) | C$65 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (C$41) | C$31 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (C$152) | C$96 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.60 (C$9) | C$6 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (C$4.28) | C$2.83 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.91) | C$3.09 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (C$2.77) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$28) | C$19 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$46) | C$46 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$131) | C$101 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$110) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 (C$2.77) | C$5.53 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.25 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €120 (C$188) | C$549 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (C$0.50) | C$1.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$63) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (C$9) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 441 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,415
(€3,457)
in Venice
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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