- Cost of Living
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- Katerini
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.49 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.90) | C$2.05 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (C$3.82) | C$4.81 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (C$2.98) | C$2.90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (C$5.22) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (C$2.72) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.99) | C$3.34 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (C$2.09) | C$3.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (C$2.29) | C$2.41 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (C$1.30) | C$2.01 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 (C$422) | C$1,651 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 (C$433) | C$1,142 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (C$273) | C$102 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 (C$232) | C$1,038 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 (C$270) | C$779 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (C$171) | C$66 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (C$23) | C$39 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (C$618) | C$351 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (C$309) | C$86 | + 258% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$9 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 67% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$93) | C$59 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (C$77) | C$40 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (C$93) | C$93 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$124) | C$92 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (C$15,452) | C$22,749 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (C$1.58) | C$1.27 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (C$12) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (C$3.09) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (C$46) | C$82 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (C$4.64) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (C$5.79) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (C$4.64) | C$3.09 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (C$19) | C$46 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (C$31) | C$101 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (C$46) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (C$31) | C$8 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (C$4.64) | C$5.34 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €100 (C$155) | C$549 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (C$46) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 243 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,331
(€2,803)
in Katerini.
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