Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €16 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.63) | €7 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (€2.75) | €4.12 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (€0.83) | €1.23 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.18 (€1.79) | €4.06 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.29 (€4.35) | €1.54 | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (€4.69) | €4.69 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (€2.63) | €1.50 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.32) | €0.98 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.55 (€2.91) | €1.30 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (€1.50) | €2.01 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (€1.31) | €0.62 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,601 (€1,315) | €592 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,047 (€860) | €430 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (€165) | €121 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,137 (€934) | €424 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $746 (€613) | €315 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (€113) | €82 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€55) | €20 | + 173% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 (€267) | €379 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€84) | €111 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | €6 | + 143% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (€30) | €78 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €22 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (€55) | €80 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€76) | €89 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,914 (€17,179) | €20,726 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.59) | €1.58 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.79) | €3.14 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $51 (€42) | €9 | + 395% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (€74) | €31 | + 141% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.41) | €3.64 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (€2.45) | €4.30 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.46 (€2.84) | €3.74 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (€2.18) | €1.84 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (€1.31) | €2.07 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €26 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €15 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (€135) | €45 | + 201% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (€54) | €45 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (€3.57) | €3.80 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.95 (€3.25) | €3.87 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (€350) | €434 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (€0.57) | €0.36 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (€32) | €41 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.85) | €4.66 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,253 ($2,743) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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