Cost of living in Katerini, Greece vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.49 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$5.71) | C$5.84 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.76) | C$1.85 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (C$3.53) | C$4.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (C$2.75) | C$3.04 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.52) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.84) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$1.93) | C$3.41 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$12) | C$18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.48 (C$2.12) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.20) | C$1.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €266 (C$380) | C$2,136 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €280 (C$400) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$252) | C$133 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €150 (C$214) | C$1,120 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (C$249) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (C$158) | C$66 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$21) | C$50 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (C$571) | C$322 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (C$286) | C$96 | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$86) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (C$71) | C$38 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$114) | C$112 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (C$14,279) | C$22,935 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (C$1.46) | C$1.39 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$2.86) | C$22 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.28) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.35) | C$3.78 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$5.71) | C$4.28 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (C$4.28) | C$3.11 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (C$5.71) | C$2.46 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (C$17) | C$50 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$21) | C$27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$29) | C$117 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (C$43) | C$94 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (C$29) | C$9 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (C$4.28) | C$5.25 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.71) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €100 (C$143) | C$647 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$43) | C$36 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (C$5.71) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,926 (€3,450) in Katerini.
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