Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Venice (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 ($25) | $21 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.84 ($6) | $5.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 ($1.31) | $1.01 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 ($4.36) | $3.53 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 ($3.31) | $4.09 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 ($2.32) | $3.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 ($1.92) | $2.16 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 ($1.48) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 ($2.33) | $2.45 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 ($2.22) | $2.29 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 41% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,239 ($1,377) | $2,124 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,002 ($1,114) | $1,605 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 ($204) | $270 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €725 ($806) | $1,715 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 ($683) | $926 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 ($163) | $160 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $58 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €398 ($442) | $258 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($119) | $141 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $37 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 ($105) | $47 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($33) | $55 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 ($91) | $95 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($124) | $103 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 33% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,343 ($21,501) | $32,516 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.62) | $0.90 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($41) | $84 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 ($26) | $16 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 ($101) | $125 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.52 ($6) | $5.34 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.84 ($5.38) | $4.26 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 ($3.69) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 ($1.90) | $4.44 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 ($1.94) | $1.73 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $24 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 28% cheaper than in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Venice | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($38) | $61 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($17) | $21 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 ($102) | $129 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($64) | $98 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 ($2.15) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 ($5.46) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €328 ($365) | $416 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($0.16) | $0.30 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 ($77) | $47 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 ($5.87) | $8 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 183 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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