- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Canada
- Venice
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Venice, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venice (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$14 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.72 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (C$2.00) | C$2.38 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (C$5.06) | C$4.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (C$3.19) | C$2.62 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (C$2.47) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (C$1.98) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (C$2.07) | C$2.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (C$2.76) | C$2.31 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.73) | C$1.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,309 (C$1,917) | C$1,186 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (C$1,264) | C$982 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (C$272) | C$117 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,120 (C$1,641) | C$919 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (C$916) | C$695 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €131 (C$192) | C$64 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$42) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (C$621) | C$392 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$136) | C$111 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$126) | C$61 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$42) | C$41 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (C$109) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$138) | C$87 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,182 (C$29,557) | C$22,684 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.25) | C$1.19 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$48) | C$47 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €96 (C$141) | C$85 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.35 (C$8) | C$7 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.86) | C$3.21 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$27) | C$19 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$43 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$123) | C$84 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (C$2.16) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 (C$209) | C$141 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (C$85) | C$34 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,977
(€2,716)
in Venice
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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