Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Heraklion (Greece) is 110% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (4,359 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,271 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (1,232 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (453 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (1,236 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (473 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (2,002 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (583 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (425 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (502 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (2,769 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (717 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (325 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 43% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €518 (185,773 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €378 (135,549 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (40,516 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €325 (116,461 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €254 (91,118 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (29,419 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (8,111 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (128,790 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (29,948 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (4,309 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.24 (1,879 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 39% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (28,368 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (12,672 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (26,509 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (28,843 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 95% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,910 (7,494,275 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (574 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (17,981 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (6,157 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 60% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.91 (1,760 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,097 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (13,263 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 (1,852 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (1,273 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (1,254 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (642 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (1,040 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (3,948 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 89% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (7,864 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (4,942 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (12,004 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 (13,743 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,787 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,255 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 (1,286 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €562 (201,566 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (119 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (13,906 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.24 (1,521 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 146 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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