Cost of living in Buffalo, New York, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €16 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.71 (€3.07) | €4.12 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (€0.70) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.53 (€2.09) | €4.06 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (€3.10) | €1.54 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (€4.71) | €4.69 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (€2.50) | €1.50 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (€1.27) | €0.98 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.73 (€2.26) | €1.30 | + 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €10 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.86 (€1.54) | €2.01 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (€1.33) | €0.62 | + 113% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,473 (€1,220) | €592 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $936 (€775) | €430 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (€171) | €121 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,167 (€966) | €424 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $752 (€623) | €315 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (€83) | €82 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (€38) | €20 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen tv | $271 (€225) | €379 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (€84) | €111 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.52) | €9 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €6 | + 128% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €78 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (€31) | €22 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€67) | €80 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€77) | €89 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,960 (€19,843) | €20,726 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (€0.51) | €1.58 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€62) | €30 | + 105% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.14 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $84 (€70) | €31 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.42) | €3.64 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (€2.21) | €4.30 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (€3.66) | €3.74 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (€2.83) | €1.84 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (€1.16) | €2.07 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Buffalo, New York (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€23) | €15 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (€156) | €45 | + 248% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (€55) | €45 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (€3.14) | €3.80 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.02) | €3.87 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (€359) | €434 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.15) | €0.36 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (€23) | €41 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (€10) | €4.66 | + 110% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buffalo, New York (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,090 ($2,523) in Buffalo, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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