Cost of living in Katerini, Greece vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$23) | AU$18 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.49 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$5.27 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.48 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (AU$3.83) | AU$5.06 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.83 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (AU$5.24) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.57 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.19 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (AU$2.10) | AU$5.70 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.48 (AU$2.30) | AU$2.80 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (AU$1.31) | AU$2.67 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €266 (AU$413) | AU$2,894 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €280 (AU$434) | AU$2,147 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (AU$274) | AU$238 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €150 (AU$233) | AU$1,809 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (AU$271) | AU$1,422 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (AU$172) | AU$159 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (AU$23) | AU$46 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (AU$621) | AU$354 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (AU$310) | AU$212 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (AU$3.10) | AU$12 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (AU$3.10) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (AU$93) | AU$101 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (AU$78) | AU$59 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (AU$93) | AU$129 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (AU$124) | AU$131 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (AU$15,513) | AU$27,303 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.38 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$160 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (AU$3.10) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (AU$3.10) | AU$24 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (AU$4.65) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (AU$5.82) | AU$4.31 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (AU$4.65) | AU$2.55 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$3.01 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (AU$19) | AU$51 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$23) | AU$39 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$226 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (AU$47) | AU$78 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (AU$31) | AU$16 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (AU$4.65) | AU$4.40 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €100 (AU$155) | AU$634 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$33 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,956 (€3,195) in Katerini.
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