- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Egypt
- Katerini
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 273% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 273% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 298) | E£ 61 | + 385% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.62 (E£ 113) | E£ 48 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 25 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (E£ 50) | E£ 11 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (E£ 39) | E£ 6 | + 522% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (E£ 68) | E£ 27 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (E£ 26) | E£ 3.74 | + 594% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (E£ 27) | E£ 9 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 174) | E£ 89 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (E£ 30) | E£ 9 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 2.71 | + 529% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 (E£ 5,517) | E£ 4,450 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 (E£ 5,649) | E£ 2,577 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (E£ 3,565) | E£ 218 | + 1536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 (E£ 3,027) | E£ 2,526 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 (E£ 3,523) | E£ 1,181 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (E£ 2,233) | E£ 512 | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (E£ 303) | E£ 443 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (E£ 8,073) | E£ 5,512 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (E£ 4,037) | E£ 1,699 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 64 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 19 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (E£ 1,211) | E£ 645 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,009) | E£ 599 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (E£ 1,211) | E£ 1,046 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (E£ 1,615) | E£ 720 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (E£ 201,829) | E£ 507,909 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.02 | + 581% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 109 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (E£ 151) | E£ 21 | + 623% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 208% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 24 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 76 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (E£ 605) | E£ 112 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 61) | E£ 30 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 27 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (E£ 61) | E£ 13 | + 380% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 12 | + 598% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (E£ 202) | E£ 39 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 90% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (E£ 242) | E£ 119 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 303) | E£ 73 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (E£ 404) | E£ 283 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (E£ 605) | E£ 233 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (E£ 404) | E£ 52 | + 674% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (E£ 61) | E£ 24 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 19 | + 314% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €80 (E£ 1,615) | E£ 2,268 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (E£ 605) | E£ 394 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 26 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 83% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,835
(€1,181)
in Katerini
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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