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Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Heraklion (Greece) is 18% 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) | €6.00 | €8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 | €3.34 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 | €1.08 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.50 | €1.89 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 | €1.92 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.81 | €4.28 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 | €1.91 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 | €3.00 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 | €0.95 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 | €5.00 | + 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 | €2.36 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 | €1.38 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 62% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €438 | €1,817 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 | €1,264 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 | €162 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €264 | €1,104 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €236 | €766 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €46 | €81 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 | €24 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | €389 | €437 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 | €129 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €7 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.31 | €14 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 | €87 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 | €31 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €85 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 | €135 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,500 | €25,000 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 | €1.76 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €90 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €23 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.50 | €3.33 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 | €11 | + 123% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 | €31 | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.88 | €3.58 | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 | €3.74 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 | €2.80 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 | €1.37 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 | €1.63 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €27 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 16% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €49 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €20 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 | €116 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 | €60 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €11 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 | €2.70 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.80 | €4.00 | - 30% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €901 | €582 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 | €0.19 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €32 | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 | €6.00 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Heraklion (Greece) is 37% 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 €3,134
in Heraklion.
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