Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Venice (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €17 (C$25) | C$20 | 24% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (C$12) | C$10 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.08 (C$6) | C$5.78 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.06 (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.62 (C$5.42) | C$4.18 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.65 (C$3.97) | C$3.04 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.71 (C$4.07) | C$4.24 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €2.08 (C$3.11) | C$3.76 | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.07 (C$1.61) | C$3.41 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$19 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.88 (C$2.82) | C$2.48 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.19 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | 8% |
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,477 (C$2,214) | C$2,136 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €992 (C$1,486) | C$1,241 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €210 (C$315) | C$133 | 136% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €801 (C$1,200) | C$1,120 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €509 (C$763) | C$806 | 5% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €146 (C$219) | C$66 | 231% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 (C$35) | C$54 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €427 (C$641) | C$311 | 106% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €97 (C$145) | C$97 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$10 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €10 (C$14) | C$25 | 43% |
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €87 (C$131) | C$60 | 117% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €34 (C$51) | C$39 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €78 (C$117) | C$98 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €92 (C$137) | C$117 | 17% |
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €10,402 (C$15,587) | C$22,942 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.45 (C$2.18) | C$1.39 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €36 (C$54) | C$67 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €26 (C$39) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$8 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 (C$13) | C$22 | 40% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €91 (C$137) | C$77 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.60 (C$8) | C$6 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €4.75 (C$7) | C$3.85 | 85% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.73 (C$4.09) | C$4.28 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.86 (C$2.79) | C$3.11 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.77 (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$20 | 34% |
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Venice (Italy) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €29 (C$44) | C$52 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €18 (C$27) | C$26 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €84 (C$125) | C$117 | 7% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €67 (C$101) | C$96 | 5% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (C$11) | C$9 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.75 (C$2.63) | C$5.42 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.29 (C$6) | C$7 | 3% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €292 (C$437) | C$647 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.32 (C$0.48) | C$0.83 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €38 (C$58) | C$35 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.45 (C$8) | C$11 | 26% |
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For example, you would need at least C$6,467 (€4,316) in Venice to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,400 in Abbotsford.