- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Netherlands
- Corfu
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Corfu, Greece compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Corfu (Greece) is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.70 | €7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €3.34 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 | €1.00 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 | €1.89 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 | €1.92 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.28 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 | €1.91 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.32 | €3.00 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 | €0.95 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €5.00 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.41 | €2.21 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 | €1.38 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Corfu (Greece) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 | €1,817 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €475 | €1,264 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 | €162 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €444 | €1,104 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €345 | €766 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €47 | €81 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 | €24 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €347 | €456 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 | €183 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.30 | €13 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Corfu (Greece) is 23% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 | €87 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 | €31 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 | €135 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Corfu (Greece) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,333 | €25,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.76 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €90 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €23 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Corfu (Greece) is 10% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 | €2.97 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €11 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 | €32 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.97 | €3.84 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 | €3.53 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.84 | €2.79 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 | €1.61 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 | €2.28 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €27 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Corfu (Greece) is 23% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €48 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €20 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €122 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €60 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 | €2.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.57 | €4.00 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €168 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €32 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.93 | €6.00 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,386 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Corfu (Greece) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,321
in Corfu.
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