Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (€3.04) | €4.12 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (€0.64) | €1.23 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.15) | €4.06 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (€3.27) | €1.54 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.69 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (€3.10) | €1.50 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.39) | €0.98 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (€2.38) | €1.30 | + 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €10 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (€1.21) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (€1.61) | €0.62 | + 158% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (€1,472) | €592 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (€1,079) | €430 | + 151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (€114) | €121 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (€956) | €424 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (€673) | €315 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (€58) | €82 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (€33) | €20 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (€272) | €379 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€84) | €111 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €6 | + 132% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€33) | €78 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (€50) | €22 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €80 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (€82) | €89 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (€19,098) | €20,726 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.49) | €1.58 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €30 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 123% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.18) | €3.14 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€69) | €9 | + 711% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€87) | €31 | + 182% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (€4.78) | €3.64 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.27) | €4.30 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.46) | €3.74 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.30) | €1.84 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.77) | €2.07 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €26 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€88) | €45 | + 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€55) | €45 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.71) | €3.80 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.65) | €3.87 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€355) | €434 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (€67) | €41 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (€4.87) | €4.66 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,166 ($2,627) in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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