Cost of living in Athens, Greece vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.14 (C$5.95) | C$5.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (C$1.81) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (C$6) | C$4.48 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.77 (C$2.54) | C$3.04 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.76 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (C$2.33) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (C$1.40) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (C$1.80) | C$3.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (C$0.99) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €780 (C$1,120) | C$2,136 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €556 (C$798) | C$1,241 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (C$172) | C$133 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €519 (C$745) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €377 (C$542) | C$806 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$117) | C$66 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €299 (C$429) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (C$175) | C$97 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$109) | C$60 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$43) | C$39 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$148) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,049 (C$30,213) | C$22,935 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (C$2.29) | C$1.42 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$43) | C$67 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.37 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (C$59) | C$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.70 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (C$5.44) | C$3.85 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (C$5.94) | C$4.28 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (C$3.85) | C$2.46 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (C$43) | C$52 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (C$61) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$75) | C$96 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (C$5.42) | C$5.42 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.15 (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (C$676) | C$647 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (C$0.66) | C$0.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$57) | C$35 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,959 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,331 (€3,714) in Athens.
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