Cost of living in Chania, Greece vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chania (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£12) | £12 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.43 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (£4.14) | £3.30 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (£1.14) | £0.93 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.70 (£4.25) | £2.39 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (£1.08) | £1.96 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (£4.84) | £3.47 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (£1.21) | £1.71 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (£0.70) | £1.30 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (£1.08) | £2.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (£1.60) | £1.64 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (£0.78) | £1.11 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €498 (£450) | £1,100 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €409 (£369) | £868 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (£146) | £170 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €334 (£301) | £659 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €265 (£239) | £621 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (£68) | £126 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£22) | £21 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €306 (£277) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (£63) | £107 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.48 (£4.95) | £12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €109 (£98) | £62 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (£23) | £30 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£85) | £66 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (£79) | £69 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,760 (£21,466) | £18,131 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (£1.51) | £1.24 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (£55) | £65 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (£4.00) | £2.95 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (£5.42) | £4.55 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (£39) | £62 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (£2.71) | £2.75 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (£2.83) | £1.30 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (£2.93) | £3.71 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (£1.50) | £1.73 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (£1.96) | £1.64 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £13 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (£23) | £33 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£27) | £66 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (£31) | £58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (£2.39) | £2.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (£3.39) | £3.86 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (£452) | £389 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£40) | £36 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.83 (£3.46) | £9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chania (Greece) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,900 (€3,209) in Chania.
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