Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €16 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.64 (€3.00) | €4.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.64 (€0.52) | €1.23 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (€2.02) | €4.06 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (€2.36) | €1.54 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 (€4.72) | €4.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.66 (€2.19) | €1.50 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (€1.19) | €0.98 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (€1.82) | €1.30 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €10 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.57 (€1.29) | €2.01 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (€1.41) | €0.62 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,461 (€1,203) | €592 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,058 (€871) | €430 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (€135) | €121 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $978 (€805) | €424 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $813 (€669) | €315 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 (€73) | €82 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (€28) | €20 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (€216) | €379 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€65) | €111 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €6 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (€36) | €78 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €22 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€68) | €80 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (€91) | €89 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,716 (€17,879) | €20,726 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.48) | €1.58 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (€45) | €30 | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €3.14 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (€111) | €31 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.49) | €3.64 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (€2.64) | €4.30 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (€3.65) | €3.74 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (€2.48) | €1.84 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (€1.21) | €2.07 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €9 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (€30) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (€17) | €15 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $79 (€65) | €45 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (€49) | €45 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (€4.10) | €3.80 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (€4.27) | €3.87 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€354) | €434 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (€0.32) | €0.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€45) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.71) | €4.66 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 603 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,112 ($2,565) in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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