Cost of living in Katerini, Greece vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Katerini (Greece) is 12% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 35 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.49 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.47 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (R$ 22) | R$ 30 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 120 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 6.00 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 3.00 | + 80% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €266 (R$ 1,702) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €280 (R$ 1,790) | R$ 1,450 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (R$ 1,129) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €150 (R$ 959) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (R$ 1,116) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (R$ 708) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 70 | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,558) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,279) | R$ 300 | + 326% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (R$ 13) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (R$ 13) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 178% | |||
Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 178% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (R$ 384) | R$ 80 | + 380% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (R$ 320) | R$ 60 | + 433% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (R$ 384) | R$ 500 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (R$ 512) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 32% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (R$ 63,939) | R$ 15,000 | + 326% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 227 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (R$ 48) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 12% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 50 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (R$ 192) | R$ 300 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 60 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 200 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (R$ 96) | R$ 80 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 300 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (R$ 192) | R$ 80 | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 412% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €100 (R$ 639) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (R$ 192) | R$ 300 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.00 | + 412% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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