- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 33% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €8 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.49 | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 | €2.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 | €0.95 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 | €1.43 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 | €1.80 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 | €1.34 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 | €0.88 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 | €0.64 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €3.00 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 | €1.60 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 | €0.84 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 40% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 | €700 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 | €475 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 | €84 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 | €450 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 | €310 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 | €102 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 | €37 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 | €326 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 | €90 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 | €5.61 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 | €9 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 25% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 | €92 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 | €26 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €75 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 | €84 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 20% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 | €17,500 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 | €1.19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 | €11 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 12% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 | €5.41 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 | €3.35 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 | €39 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 | €4.06 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €2.64 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 | €2.72 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 | €1.60 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 | €1.71 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €11 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 24% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 | €26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €16 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 | €92 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 | €30 | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 | €7 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.58 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €4.57 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €100 | €478 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 | €41 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 246 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,781
in Katerini.
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