- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Greece
- Sheffield
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sheffield, United Kingdom compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (€5.68) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (€4.16) | €5.46 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.74 (€0.84) | €1.15 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.66 (€1.89) | €6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.19) | €1.61 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.97 (€4.51) | €5.87 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.70 (€1.93) | €3.58 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.71 (€0.81) | €1.67 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.33 (€1.51) | €0.92 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €5.34 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.77 (€2.01) | €2.69 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.68 (€0.77) | €0.89 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £892 (€1,013) | €386 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £619 (€703) | €292 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (€142) | €127 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £531 (€604) | €276 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £454 (€515) | €235 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (€138) | €117 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (€380) | €500 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £57 (€65) | €60 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.69 (€5.33) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €8 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £47 (€54) | €98 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (€40) | €21 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £51 (€58) | €82 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (€59) | €67 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (€18,174) | €25,472 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (€1.31) | €1.56 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (€57) | €41 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (€19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.30 (€3.74) | €4.66 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £51 (€58) | €24 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.42 (€3.89) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.26 (€1.43) | €3.00 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.48 (€2.81) | €4.29 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (€2.17) | €3.27 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.35 (€1.53) | €3.84 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €10 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 44% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (€21) | €21 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (€19) | €18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £44 (€50) | €23 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (€40) | €35 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.49 (€2.83) | €3.37 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.81 (€4.32) | €3.94 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £446 (€507) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.10) | €1.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (€30) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €4.00 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.136
EUR
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,200
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €1,163
(£1,024)
in Sheffield.
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