Cost of living in Chania (Greece) is 48% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 8 different people.
| Food in Chania (Greece) is 70% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 (58 zł) | 30 zł | 97% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 (31 zł) | 19 zł | 62% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.59 (21 zł) | 10 zł | 104% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.26 (5.71 zł) | 2.44 zł | 134% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.70 (21 zł) | 10 zł | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.19 (5.42 zł) | 7 zł | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.36 (24 zł) | 11 zł | 129% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.34 (6 zł) | 2.95 zł | 106% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.78 (3.54 zł) | 1.87 zł | 89% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.19 (5.41 zł) | 3.15 zł | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 (33 zł) | 31 zł | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.77 (8 zł) | 5.32 zł | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.86 (3.91 zł) | 3.36 zł | 16% |
| Housing in Chania (Greece) is 17% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €498 (2,260 zł) | 2,768 zł | 18% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €409 (1,856 zł) | 1,909 zł | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €162 (734 zł) | 597 zł | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €334 (1,514 zł) | 1,599 zł | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €265 (1,203 zł) | 1,066 zł | 13% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €75 (340 zł) | 258 zł | 32% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 (111 zł) | 43 zł | 155% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €287 (1,304 zł) | 1,739 zł | 25% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €70 (317 zł) | 326 zł | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 (39 zł) | 23 zł | 70% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €5.48 (25 zł) | 15 zł | 64% |
| Clothes in Chania (Greece) is 8% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €109 (493 zł) | 291 zł | 69% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €26 (117 zł) | 176 zł | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €94 (427 zł) | 283 zł | 51% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €88 (397 zł) | 285 zł | 39% |
| Transportation in Chania (Greece) is 83% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,760 (107,841 zł) | 66,121 zł | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.67 (8 zł) | 4.64 zł | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 (276 zł) | 128 zł | 116% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 24 zł | - |
| Personal Care in Chania (Greece) is 27% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.43 (20 zł) | 33 zł | 39% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €6.00 (27 zł) | 27 zł | 1% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €43 (196 zł) | 120 zł | 62% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.00 (14 zł) | 13 zł | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.14 (14 zł) | 10 zł | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.24 (15 zł) | 10 zł | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.66 (8 zł) | 5.28 zł | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.17 (10 zł) | 7 zł | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €11 (49 zł) | 25 zł | 101% |
| Entertainment in Chania (Greece) is 35% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||
| Chania (Greece) | Szczecin (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €25 (113 zł) | 65 zł | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 (64 zł) | 48 zł | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €30 (136 zł) | 157 zł | 13% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €34 (154 zł) | 107 zł | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €7 (34 zł) | 13 zł | 160% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.64 (12 zł) | 10 zł | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.75 (17 zł) | 7 zł | 143% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €500 (2,269 zł) | 2,259 zł | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 0.31 zł | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €44 (200 zł) | 113 zł | 77% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €3.83 (17 zł) | 15 zł | 14% |
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For example, you would need at least 11,715 zł (€2,581) in Chania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,900 zł in Szczecin.