- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Chania
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chania, Greece compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chania (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£7) | £5.50 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (£4.78) | £3.36 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.09) | £0.80 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (£4.20) | £2.15 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (£1.03) | £1.42 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.46 (£4.90) | £4.91 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (£1.14) | £1.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (£0.74) | £0.84 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (£1.07) | £1.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (£1.48) | £1.80 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (£0.71) | £0.71 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €417 (£374) | £1,307 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €360 (£323) | £1,091 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (£150) | £186 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €312 (£280) | £686 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €254 (£228) | £568 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (£100) | £154 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (£372) | £351 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €63 (£56) | £80 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.53 (£4.96) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£81) | £67 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (£36) | £32 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£90) | £60 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (£67) | £64 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (£23,341) | £17,989 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (£1.49) | £1.14 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (£43) | £60 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (£3.98) | £3.17 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (£5.39) | £5.88 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (£40) | £73 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (£2.69) | £2.55 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (£2.82) | £1.49 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (£2.97) | £3.50 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (£1.42) | £1.63 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (£2.19) | £1.96 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £14 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (£22) | £36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£13) | £18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (£29) | £67 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (£31) | £56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (£2.31) | £2.76 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (£3.55) | £3.65 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | £122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.43 (£3.08) | £9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,928
(€3,262)
in Chania.
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