Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Venice (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Venice | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$23) | C$20 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (C$5.64) | C$5.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.51) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (C$4.92) | C$4.18 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (C$3.27) | C$3.17 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (C$3.28) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (C$2.47) | C$3.76 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (C$1.51) | C$3.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (C$1.72) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Venice | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,508 (C$2,046) | C$2,136 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €985 (C$1,338) | C$1,233 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (C$285) | C$124 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €814 (C$1,105) | C$1,120 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €558 (C$757) | C$805 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (C$199) | C$66 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (C$580) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$131) | C$97 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$119) | C$60 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$124) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,642 (C$17,160) | C$22,942 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.00) | C$1.40 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 (C$124) | C$77 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (C$8) | C$6 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.75 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (C$3.71) | C$4.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.52) | C$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (C$2.40) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Venice | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$40) | C$51 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$23) | C$27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (C$122) | C$135 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$90) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.73 (C$2.34) | C$5.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €327 (C$443) | C$647 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$62) | C$37 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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