Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
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| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 4% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (R$ 102) | R$ 30 | 244% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €4.49 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | 108% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.47 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.93 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | 45% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €3.38 (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.76 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.35 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 120 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 6.00 | 67% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.84 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 3.00 | 90% |
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €266 (R$ 1,803) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €280 (R$ 1,896) | R$ 1,450 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €177 (R$ 1,196) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €150 (R$ 1,016) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €175 (R$ 1,182) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €111 (R$ 749) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €15 (R$ 102) | R$ 70 | 45% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €400 (R$ 2,709) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €200 (R$ 1,354) | R$ 300 | 351% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €2.00 (R$ 14) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €2.00 (R$ 14) | - | - |
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 197% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €60 (R$ 406) | R$ 80 | 408% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €50 (R$ 339) | R$ 60 | 464% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €60 (R$ 406) | R$ 500 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €80 (R$ 542) | - | - |
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 35% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €10,000 (R$ 67,722) | R$ 15,000 | 351% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.02 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | 55% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | R$ 227 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €7 (R$ 51) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 50 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €30 (R$ 203) | R$ 300 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 36 | 24% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | 101% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 60 | 13% |
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||
| Katerini (Greece) | Paulinia (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 200 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 (R$ 102) | R$ 80 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €20 (R$ 135) | R$ 300 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €30 (R$ 203) | R$ 80 | 154% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €20 (R$ 135) | R$ 80 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | 103% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.00 | 442% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €100 (R$ 677) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | R$ 0.50 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €30 (R$ 203) | R$ 300 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.00 | 442% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 5,681 (€839) in Katerini to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,100 in Paulinia.