- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Arab Emirates
- Thessaloniki
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thessaloniki, Greece compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 41 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 24 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 5.79 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 60 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 3.17 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (Dirham 2,234) | Dirham 6,135 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (Dirham 1,787) | Dirham 5,609 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Dirham 670) | Dirham 493 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €300 (Dirham 1,340) | Dirham 5,375 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €250 (Dirham 1,117) | Dirham 3,222 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 322 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 295 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (Dirham 1,787) | Dirham 1,191 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 522 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 32 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 195 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 186 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 289 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 351 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 40% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,750 (Dirham 79,307) | Dirham 81,155 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 1.75 | + 335% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 107 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (Dirham 44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 31% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.08 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 50 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.80 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 44 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 122 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 63 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 500 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 219 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 32 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (Dirham 2,456) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 0.35 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 217 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 9 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 720 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 15,717
(€3,518)
in Thessaloniki.
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