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Cost of living in Venice, Italy compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Venice (Italy) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$14 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.92 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (C$1.92) | C$2.40 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (C$5.37) | C$4.13 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (C$3.35) | C$2.54 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (C$2.61) | C$3.55 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (C$2.03) | C$3.02 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (C$2.18) | C$2.26 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.93 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (C$2.88) | C$2.18 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (C$1.82) | C$1.87 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,309 (C$1,920) | C$1,186 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (C$1,266) | C$982 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (C$273) | C$104 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,120 (C$1,644) | C$919 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (C$917) | C$695 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €131 (C$192) | C$64 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (C$622) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| 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 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| 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$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 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 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,182 (C$29,608) | C$23,851 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.14) | C$1.19 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (C$13) | C$7 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (C$142) | C$85 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.35 (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (C$2.87) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (C$2.55) | C$2.53 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$27) | C$19 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$39) | C$45 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 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 | €60 (C$89) | C$89 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 (C$2.14) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €120 (C$176) | C$850 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (C$85) | C$34 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,024
(€2,743)
in Venice
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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