Cost of living in Venice (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Venice (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €36 | €18 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 | €4.17 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.03 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 | €2.77 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 | €1.96 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 | €1.92 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 | €1.41 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 | €0.98 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.90 | €7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 | €1.81 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 | €0.97 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Venice (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 | €1,181 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,180 | €829 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 | €101 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €800 | €755 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 | €557 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 | €69 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €31 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €398 | €330 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €110 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Venice (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 | €76 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €26 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 | €68 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Venice (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,343 | €25,709 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.56 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 | €28 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 | €22 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Venice (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.43 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €91 | €60 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.61 | €4.45 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.76 | €3.90 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 | €3.66 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 | €1.96 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €16 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Venice (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Venice | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €33 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 | €51 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €50 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 | €2.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.57 | €3.87 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €328 | €515 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 | €0.28 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 | €54 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 | €5.42 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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