- Cost of Living
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- United Kingdom
- Chania
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chania, Greece compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chania (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£5.79) | £5.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (£4.46) | £3.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.09) | £0.81 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.55 (£3.99) | £2.15 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.21 (£1.06) | £1.37 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.64) | £4.65 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.20 (£1.05) | £1.77 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (£0.72) | £0.79 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (£1.04) | £1.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.70) | £7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (£1.56) | £1.76 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (£0.72) | £0.76 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €414 (£363) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €342 (£300) | £1,091 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 (£130) | £181 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €290 (£254) | £686 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €245 (£215) | £568 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (£48) | £117 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (£307) | £356 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (£66) | £79 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.40 (£4.74) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €120 (£105) | £67 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (£39) | £32 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €118 (£104) | £60 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (£70) | £64 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (£22,362) | £17,989 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (£1.46) | £1.14 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (£56) | £60 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (£3.88) | £3.17 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (£5.26) | £5.88 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (£39) | £61 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (£2.63) | £2.60 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (£2.76) | £1.39 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.17 (£2.78) | £3.06 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (£1.46) | £1.57 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (£1.90) | £1.96 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£20) | £36 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£12) | £18 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£26) | £68 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (£29) | £56 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 (£2.27) | £2.76 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (£3.43) | £4.24 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (£438) | £401 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£39) | £37 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.83 (£3.36) | £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 334 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.877
GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Chania (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,407
(€3,885)
in Chania.
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