Cost of living in Vicenza (Italy) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Vicenza (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (C$7) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (C$2.02) | C$2.41 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (C$5.17) | C$4.70 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.59 (C$4.11) | C$3.95 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (C$3.31) | C$4.85 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (C$2.64) | C$3.95 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (C$2.10) | C$3.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (C$3.14) | C$2.68 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (C$1.60) | C$2.16 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Vicenza (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,144 (C$1,818) | C$2,300 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €685 (C$1,088) | C$1,599 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €315 (C$501) | C$120 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €614 (C$976) | C$1,347 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (C$716) | C$985 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$69 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (C$31) | C$60 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (C$590) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (C$186) | C$140 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.15 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vicenza (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$70 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (C$51) | C$41 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$154) | C$105 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$120 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vicenza (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,622 (C$40,709) | C$24,609 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (C$2.74) | C$1.69 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vicenza (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €104 (C$165) | C$77 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (C$5.10) | C$4.17 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (C$2.75) | C$3.02 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Vicenza (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vicenza | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$50) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$27) | C$27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$95) | C$97 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.70 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (C$2.99) | C$4.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (C$669) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$70) | C$38 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 105 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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