Cost of living in Athens, Greece vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (C$5.57) | C$5.78 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (C$2.10) | C$1.98 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (C$5.38) | C$4.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.68 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (C$1.84) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (C$1.83) | C$3.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$15) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (C$1.25) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 (C$1,246) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €545 (C$838) | C$1,241 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (C$174) | C$133 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €521 (C$801) | C$1,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €371 (C$571) | C$806 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (C$121) | C$66 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$32) | C$54 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €257 (C$395) | C$311 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (C$157) | C$97 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (C$101) | C$60 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$153) | C$98 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,206 (C$32,619) | C$22,935 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (C$2.19) | C$1.39 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$46) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (C$47) | C$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (C$5.84) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (C$5.56) | C$4.28 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (C$2.73) | C$3.11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 (C$4.01) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (C$54) | C$52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (C$58) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.36 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (C$706) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (C$0.76) | C$0.83 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$58) | C$35 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.54 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 599 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,190 (€3,374) in Athens.
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