Cost of living in Katerini, Greece vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.49 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.89) | C$1.98 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (C$3.80) | C$4.18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (C$2.97) | C$3.04 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (C$5.20) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.71) | C$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$2.08) | C$3.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$2.48 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.30) | C$1.93 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €266 (C$410) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €280 (C$431) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$272) | C$133 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €150 (C$231) | C$1,120 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (C$269) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (C$170) | C$66 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (C$615) | C$311 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (C$308) | C$97 | + 218% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$92) | C$60 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (C$77) | C$39 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$123) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (C$15,382) | C$22,935 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (C$1.57) | C$1.39 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$3.08) | C$22 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$46) | C$77 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.61) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.77) | C$3.85 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (C$4.61) | C$3.11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$20 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (C$31) | C$9 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (C$4.61) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €100 (C$154) | C$647 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$46) | C$35 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 26% 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$5,181 (€3,368) in Katerini.
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