- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Chania
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chania, Greece compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chania (Greece) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£5.85) | £5.50 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (£4.50) | £3.36 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.10) | £0.80 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.55 (£4.03) | £2.15 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.21 (£1.07) | £1.42 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.68) | £4.91 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (£1.06) | £1.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (£0.72) | £0.81 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (£1.05) | £1.64 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.76) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (£1.57) | £1.79 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (£0.72) | £0.70 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €414 (£367) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €342 (£303) | £1,091 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (£131) | £186 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €300 (£266) | £686 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €245 (£217) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (£49) | £154 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (£310) | £351 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£66) | £80 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.40 (£4.78) | £12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €120 (£106) | £67 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (£40) | £32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (£105) | £60 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (£71) | £64 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (£22,587) | £17,989 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (£1.48) | £1.15 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (£57) | £60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (£12) | £18 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (£3.92) | £3.17 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (£5.31) | £5.88 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (£39) | £74 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (£2.66) | £2.55 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (£2.78) | £1.49 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (£2.80) | £3.31 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (£1.47) | £1.53 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (£1.92) | £1.81 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£21) | £35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£12) | £18 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£27) | £67 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (£30) | £56 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 (£2.29) | £2.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (£3.47) | £3.56 | - 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €500 (£443) | £333 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£39) | £37 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.83 (£3.40) | £9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,062
(€3,457)
in Chania.
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