- Cost of Living
- Greece
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- Katerini
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.62 (C$8) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$5.98) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.84) | C$2.38 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (C$3.69) | C$4.08 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (C$2.88) | C$2.62 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (C$5.05) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.63) | C$3.73 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.92) | C$2.90 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$2.02) | C$2.89 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (C$2.21) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.26) | C$1.76 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 (C$408) | C$1,186 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 (C$418) | C$982 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$264) | C$117 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 (C$224) | C$919 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 (C$261) | C$695 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (C$165) | C$64 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (C$598) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (C$299) | C$111 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$90) | C$61 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (C$75) | C$41 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$120) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (C$14,941) | C$22,684 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (C$1.52) | C$1.19 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$47 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$2.99) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.48) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.60) | C$3.90 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$5.98) | C$3.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (C$4.48) | C$3.21 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (C$5.98) | C$2.46 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (C$18) | C$43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$27 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (C$45) | C$93 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (C$30) | C$9 | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (C$4.48) | C$5.44 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.98) | C$5.57 | + 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €80 (C$120) | C$141 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$45) | C$34 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (C$5.98) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,789
(€1,866)
in Katerini.
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