- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Egypt
- Katerini
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 222% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 222% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 307) | E£ 68 | + 353% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.62 (E£ 117) | E£ 60 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 32 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (E£ 51) | E£ 16 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (E£ 40) | E£ 6 | + 555% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (E£ 70) | E£ 27 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (E£ 27) | E£ 5.21 | + 414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (E£ 28) | E£ 14 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 179) | E£ 88 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 2.28 | + 670% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 88% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 (E£ 5,684) | E£ 4,826 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 (E£ 5,820) | E£ 2,486 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (E£ 3,673) | E£ 245 | + 1396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 (E£ 3,119) | E£ 2,488 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 (E£ 3,630) | E£ 1,489 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (E£ 2,301) | E£ 238 | + 867% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (E£ 312) | E£ 397 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (E£ 8,317) | E£ 6,060 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (E£ 4,159) | E£ 1,489 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (E£ 42) | E£ 60 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (E£ 42) | E£ 17 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 66% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (E£ 1,248) | E£ 735 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,040) | E£ 604 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (E£ 1,248) | E£ 1,360 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (E£ 1,663) | E£ 581 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (E£ 207,928) | E£ 348,808 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.19 | + 565% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 123 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (E£ 155) | E£ 21 | + 645% | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 252% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (E£ 42) | E£ 24 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (E£ 42) | E£ 90 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (E£ 624) | E£ 98 | + 536% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 30 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 78) | E£ 19 | + 312% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 23 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 13 | + 394% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 12 | + 619% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (E£ 208) | E£ 28 | + 649% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 48% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (E£ 250) | E£ 119 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 312) | E£ 80 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (E£ 416) | E£ 323 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (E£ 624) | E£ 214 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (E£ 416) | E£ 52 | + 697% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 24 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 19 | + 327% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €100 (E£ 2,079) | E£ 12,013 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (E£ 624) | E£ 433 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 26 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 87% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,138
(€1,257)
in Katerini
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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