Cost of living in Chania, Greece vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Chania (Greece) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 82) | R$ 35 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 20 | + 123% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.70 (R$ 30) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (R$ 8) | R$ 60 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 120 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 3.00 | + 85% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Chania (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €498 (R$ 3,205) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €409 (R$ 2,632) | R$ 1,450 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (R$ 1,040) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €334 (R$ 2,148) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €265 (R$ 1,706) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (R$ 482) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 157) | R$ 70 | + 124% | |
40” flat screen tv | €287 (R$ 1,849) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (R$ 449) | R$ 300 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 56) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.48 (R$ 35) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 159% | |||
Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 159% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €109 (R$ 699) | R$ 80 | + 774% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (R$ 165) | R$ 60 | + 176% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 606) | R$ 500 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (R$ 563) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 116% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,760 (R$ 152,937) | R$ 15,000 | + 920% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (R$ 391) | R$ 227 | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 15% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (R$ 39) | R$ 50 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (R$ 277) | R$ 300 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (R$ 70) | R$ 60 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (R$ 161) | R$ 200 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (R$ 90) | R$ 80 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (R$ 193) | R$ 300 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (R$ 219) | R$ 80 | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 80 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.00 | + 382% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 3,218) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (R$ 283) | R$ 300 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.83 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.00 | + 393% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on September 27, 2020.
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