Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 14% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €14 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 | €4.37 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 | €1.16 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.47 | €3.00 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.85 | €1.50 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.08 | €5.54 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 | €1.82 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 | €1.10 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 | €1.26 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 | €8 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 | €2.21 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 | €0.83 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €692 | €781 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €507 | €519 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 | €112 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €482 | €580 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €338 | €377 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 | €81 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 | €24 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 | €348 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €122 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €5.41 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.92 | €7 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €30 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €90 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 | €144 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,646 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 | €1.50 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €34 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €17 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 16% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.80 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 | €73 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 | €4.00 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.95 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 | €1.56 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €14 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €28 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €15 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 | €99 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €54 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.27 | €1.53 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 | €3.59 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 | €393 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 | €61 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.28 | €5.41 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 283 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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