Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 zł) | 50 zł | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 33 zł | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (5.99 zł) | 4.95 zł | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.75 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 zł) | 29 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (4.38 zł) | 4.38 zł | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (6 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (55 zł) | 47 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (4.15 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 52% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €785 (3,358 zł) | 8,111 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €567 (2,425 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (582 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €507 (2,170 zł) | 5,014 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €377 (1,612 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (524 zł) | 554 zł | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (73 zł) | 94 zł | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (1,457 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (547 zł) | 630 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 58 zł | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (29 zł) | 73 zł | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (329 zł) | 416 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (148 zł) | 181 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (407 zł) | 406 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (440 zł) | 666 zł | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,225 (90,854 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (103 zł) | 136 zł | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (91 zł) | 34 zł | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.16 (18 zł) | 33 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 41 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (191 zł) | 269 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.10 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (50 zł) | 78 zł | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 21% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (149 zł) | 115 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (72 zł) | 64 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (180 zł) | 388 zł | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (194 zł) | 188 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (48 zł) | 36 zł | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (1,927 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 (2.20 zł) | 1.11 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (162 zł) | 209 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.44 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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