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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$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.31 (C$6) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (C$1.82) | C$2.38 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (C$5.57) | C$4.08 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (C$2.09) | C$2.62 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (C$4.72) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (C$1.88) | C$3.73 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (C$1.19) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (C$0.87) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (C$2.94) | C$2.31 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (C$1.31) | C$1.76 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (C$785) | C$1,186 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €478 (C$695) | C$982 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$179) | C$117 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €469 (C$682) | C$919 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (C$462) | C$695 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (C$100) | C$64 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (C$529) | C$392 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$159) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (C$108) | C$61 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (C$47) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$125) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$140) | C$87 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,371 (C$35,414) | C$22,684 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (C$1.63) | C$1.19 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$51) | C$47 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.66 (C$3.87) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (C$57) | C$85 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.12 (C$5.98) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (C$5.77) | C$3.90 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (C$2.51) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (C$3.75) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (C$57) | C$84 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (C$51) | C$93 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (C$5.57) | C$5.44 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (C$3.71) | C$5.57 | - 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €209 (C$304) | C$141 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$57) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (C$4.07) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,479 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,488
(€1,713)
in Athens.
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