- Cost of Living
- Greece
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- Corfu
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Corfu, Greece compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Corfu (Greece) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.70 | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €3.34 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 | €1.13 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 | €1.89 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 | €1.92 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.90 | €4.28 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.78 | €3.00 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 | €0.95 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.00 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.33 | €2.42 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.60 | €1.38 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Corfu (Greece) is 53% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €853 | €1,817 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €438 | €1,264 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 | €162 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €383 | €1,104 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 | €766 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 | €81 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 | €24 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 | €430 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 | €127 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €4.30 | €14 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Corfu (Greece) is 22% 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 | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Corfu (Greece) is 29% 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 | €1.52 | €1.76 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 | €90 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €22 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Corfu (Greece) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.61 | €3.43 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €11 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 | €31 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.97 | €3.48 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 | €3.59 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.84 | €2.41 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 | €1.61 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.46 | €1.66 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €30 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Corfu (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €44 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €20 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 | €116 | - 56% | |
| 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 | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 | €2.70 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 | €4.00 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €32 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 | €6.00 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,290 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Corfu (Greece) is 32% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,600
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,797
in Corfu.
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