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Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €11 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €6 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 | €3.38 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 | €2.61 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 | €1.93 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 | €1.63 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €5.67 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 | €1.68 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 | €1.38 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 | €1.05 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 | €3.38 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 | €1.33 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €0.50 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 | €600 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 | €450 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 | €90 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 | €388 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 | €333 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 | €30 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 | €392 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 | €55 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 | €7 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €9 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €75 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 | €23 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €65 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 | €65 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 | €22,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 | €1.20 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €3.00 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 | €4.50 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 | €2.50 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 | €3.75 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 | €1.20 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 | €1.50 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €9 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €21 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €14 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 | €54 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €32 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €5.00 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 | €1.63 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 | €3.32 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €491 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.21 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 | €58 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 | €4.30 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,477
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,800
in Albacete.
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