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Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (C$1.93) | C$2.05 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (C$6) | C$4.81 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (C$2.26) | C$2.90 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (C$2.36) | C$4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (C$1.35) | C$3.34 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (C$0.93) | C$3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.87 (C$2.88) | C$2.41 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.39) | C$2.01 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (C$835) | C$1,651 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €503 (C$778) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$200) | C$102 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €502 (C$777) | C$1,038 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €301 (C$466) | C$779 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €86 (C$133) | C$66 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$26) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (C$509) | C$351 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$143) | C$86 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$127) | C$59 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$57) | C$40 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$145) | C$93 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (C$164) | C$92 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,926 (C$30,812) | C$22,749 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (C$1.73) | C$1.27 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$54) | C$67 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$18) | C$31 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.31 (C$5.12) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (C$63) | C$82 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.91 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.82 (C$5.90) | C$2.83 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (C$2.67) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (C$3.35) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$19) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$46) | C$46 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (C$65) | C$101 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$54) | C$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$15) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (C$5.71) | C$5.34 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (C$3.94) | C$5.67 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (C$903) | C$549 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$57) | C$35 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (C$4.33) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,358 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,271
(€2,762)
in Athens.
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