Cost of living in Exeter, United Kingdom vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.40 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.54 (€3.99) | €4.12 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (€0.78) | €1.23 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.41 (€2.71) | €4.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (€2.28) | €1.54 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (€5.06) | €4.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (€2.01) | €1.50 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.13) | €0.98 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (€2.02) | €1.30 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.89 (€2.13) | €2.01 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (€0.82) | €0.62 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,079 (€1,215) | €592 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £913 (€1,028) | €430 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€175) | €121 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £749 (€843) | €424 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (€981) | €315 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 (€117) | €82 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £364 (€410) | €379 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€90) | €111 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.90 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €6 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (€60) | €78 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (€33) | €22 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€67) | €80 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (€63) | €89 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,183 (€22,727) | €20,726 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.35) | €1.58 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 (€51) | €30 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | €21 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 121% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.17 (€4.69) | €3.14 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £248 (€280) | €31 | + 810% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (€4.43) | €3.64 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.87 (€2.10) | €4.30 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.65 (€2.98) | €3.74 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.17 (€2.44) | €1.84 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (€1.97) | €2.07 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (€27) | €26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €15 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (€84) | €45 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€64) | €45 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 (€3.24) | €3.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.32 (€4.86) | €3.87 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £402 (€452) | €434 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.10) | €0.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€39) | €41 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€10) | €4.66 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 199 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,245 (£1,994) in Exeter to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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