Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Grenoble (France) is 16% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 | €15 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €7 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €5.47 | €4.12 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.28 | €1.23 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.58 | €4.05 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.72 | €1.54 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €8 | €4.69 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.97 | €1.37 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.29 | €0.98 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €2.17 | €1.30 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €5.49 | €11 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.96 | €2.01 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.21 | €0.62 | 95% |
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 55% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,208 | €593 | 104% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €919 | €436 | 111% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €102 | €121 | 15% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €691 | €424 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €536 | €315 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €62 | €82 | 25% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €26 | €20 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €341 | €379 | 10% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €67 | €111 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €10 | €9 | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 | €6 | 124% |
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 28% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €88 | €78 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €35 | €22 | 56% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 | €77 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €94 | €89 | 5% |
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 28% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,591 | €20,726 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.39 | €1.58 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €56 | €30 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €14 | €21 | 36% |
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €4.30 | €3.14 | 37% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 | €9 | 17% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €24 | €31 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €7 | €3.64 | 96% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.02 | €4.05 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.66 | €4.38 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.48 | €1.84 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.21 | €2.18 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €19 | €9 | 99% |
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 9% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Grenoble (France) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 | €25 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €21 | €15 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €44 | €45 | 1% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €57 | €45 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 | €9 | 16% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.49 | €3.80 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €6 | €3.87 | 55% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €473 | €434 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 | €0.36 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €45 | €42 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 | €4.66 | 54% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,007 in Grenoble to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,600 in Thessaloniki.