Cost of living in Venice, Italy vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venice (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$24) | C$20 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (C$5.84) | C$5.84 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (C$1.52) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (C$5.18) | C$4.48 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (C$3.79) | C$3.04 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 (C$3.88) | C$4.24 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 (C$2.97) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (C$2.70) | C$2.48 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (C$1.71) | C$1.93 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (C$2,114) | C$2,136 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €992 (C$1,419) | C$1,241 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (C$300) | C$133 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €801 (C$1,146) | C$1,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €509 (C$729) | C$806 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (C$210) | C$66 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$54 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (C$612) | C$311 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$138) | C$97 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$14) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$125) | C$60 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$111) | C$98 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$131) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,402 (C$14,882) | C$22,935 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (C$2.08) | C$1.42 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$51) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$8 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (C$130) | C$77 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (C$3.91) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.66) | C$3.11 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (C$2.53) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$25) | C$20 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$26) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (C$120) | C$117 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (C$97) | C$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.75 (C$2.51) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €292 (C$418) | C$647 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (C$0.46) | C$0.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$55) | C$35 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 147 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,515 (€4,554) in Venice.
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