- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Greece
- Essen
- Athens
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Essen (Germany) and Athens (Greece)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Essen (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €8.50 | €16.26 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.30 | €5.69 | 11% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.20 | €4.42 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.74 | €1.33 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 | €3.35 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3 | €1.64 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 | €4.66 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 | €1.61 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 | €1.46 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.66 | €1.14 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €9.49 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 | €2.31 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 | €0.82 | 113% |
| Housing | 0% | ||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €716 | €729 | 2% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 | €186 | 27% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €34 | €22 | 57% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €640 | €514 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €100 | €88 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2 | €9.85 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €6.84 | 46% |
| Clothes | 44% | ||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €81 | €85 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €63 | €28 | 120% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €73 | €80 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €87 | €87 | 0% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,838 | €18,957 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.74 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €59 | €43 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €31 | €9.05 | 245% |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9 | €3.67 | 145% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.75 | €4.28 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.47 | €3.84 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3 | €4.21 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1 | €2.11 | 53% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.17 | €2.65 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 | €13.41 | 4% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 | €29 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €15.38 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 | €40 | 174% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €57 | €53 | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.17 | €9.16 | 22% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 | €3.74 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.50 | €4.42 | 43% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €180 | €176 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.60 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €34 | €47 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 | €3.88 | 29% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,854 prices entered by 582 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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