- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Greece
- Sheffield
- Alexandroupoli
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sheffield, United Kingdom compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (€5.73) | €6 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.40 (€3.90) | €5.46 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.79 (€0.91) | €1.14 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.66 (€1.90) | €5.97 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.62 (€1.85) | €1.61 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.63 (€5.30) | €5.87 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (€1.92) | €3.58 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.70 (€0.80) | €1.67 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.33 (€1.52) | €0.95 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.98 (€2.26) | €2.69 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.64 (€0.74) | €0.89 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £892 (€1,021) | €386 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £619 (€709) | €282 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £116 (€132) | €127 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £531 (€609) | €276 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £454 (€520) | €225 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £242 (€277) | €117 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £18 (€21) | €27 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £321 (€368) | €500 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€66) | €60 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.19 (€5.94) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 11% 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 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £51 (€58) | €82 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (€60) | €67 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (€18,323) | €25,472 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.37) | €1.58 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (€57) | €40 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.01 (€3.45) | €4.66 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £52 (€60) | €24 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.30 (€3.78) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.26 (€1.44) | €3.00 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.68 (€3.07) | €4.29 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.66 (€1.91) | €2.74 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.18 (€1.35) | €3.84 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (€12) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 32% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (€19) | €16 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £49 (€57) | €23 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (€40) | €35 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.49 (€2.85) | €3.37 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.88 (€4.44) | €3.74 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £430 (€492) | - | - | |
| 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) | €33 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €4.00 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.145
EUR
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Sheffield (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,249
(£1,091)
in Sheffield
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,200
in Alexandroupoli.
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