Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €16 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.55) | €7 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (€3.27) | €4.12 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.33 (€1.92) | €4.06 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (€3.23) | €1.54 | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (€4.46) | €4.69 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.46) | €1.50 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.16) | €0.98 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (€1.79) | €1.30 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (€1.38) | €2.01 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.64 (€1.35) | €0.62 | + 117% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,575 (€1,298) | €592 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $986 (€813) | €430 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (€149) | €121 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,312 (€1,082) | €424 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $712 (€587) | €315 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $98 (€81) | €82 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€41) | €20 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | $312 (€257) | €379 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €111 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 11% more expensive 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) | $51 (€42) | €22 | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €80 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (€107) | €89 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,368 (€20,091) | €20,726 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (€0.47) | €1.58 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (€38) | €30 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €21 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.74 (€4.73) | €3.14 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (€65) | €31 | + 113% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.32 (€4.39) | €3.64 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (€2.27) | €4.30 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.27 (€3.52) | €3.74 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.63 (€2.17) | €1.84 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (€1.04) | €2.07 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€34) | €26 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €15 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (€93) | €45 | + 107% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (€49) | €45 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.56 (€3.76) | €3.80 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.37 (€4.43) | €3.87 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€355) | €434 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (€0.30) | €0.36 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€42) | €41 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (€4.58) | €4.66 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,160 ($2,620) in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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