Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.78) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (€3.17) | €4.12 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (€0.65) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.10 (€2.57) | €4.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.33 (€4.41) | €1.54 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €4.69 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.13 (€2.59) | €1.50 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (€1.29) | €0.98 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.16 (€1.79) | €1.30 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €10 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (€1.69) | €2.01 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (€2.16) | €0.62 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,886 (€1,562) | €592 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,217 (€1,008) | €430 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (€98) | €121 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,379 (€1,142) | €424 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $949 (€786) | €315 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $83 (€69) | €82 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€46) | €20 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (€332) | €379 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (€187) | €111 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (€21) | €6 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€43) | €22 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€84) | €80 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€88) | €89 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,765 (€18,854) | €20,726 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (€0.57) | €1.58 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (€32) | €30 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €21 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €3.14 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€17) | €9 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $82 (€68) | €31 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.64 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.87) | €4.30 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (€3.60) | €3.74 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.45 (€2.03) | €1.84 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (€1.61) | €2.07 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €9 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€35) | €26 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (€52) | €45 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€61) | €45 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (€4.07) | €3.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (€4.33) | €3.87 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (€358) | €434 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.36 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€9) | €4.66 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 259 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.828
EUR
/
USD
Do you live in Thessaloniki? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Riverside, California
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Paris is 739% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Dubai is 28% more expensive than in Wichita, Kansas
- Cost of living in Victoria is 6% cheaper than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 78% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 14% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in Bogotá is 38% more expensive than in Tunja
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 40% cheaper than in Santiago
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Burlington, Massachusetts (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montclair, New Jersey (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zurich (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Burlington, Vermont (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zanesville, Ohio (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,218 ($2,679) in Ithaca, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
Prices recently added
- 1 liter of gasoline in Ulsan costs ₩1,300 (3 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida costs $8 (19 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Novosibirsk costs руб 400 (34 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Madras costs ₨25,000 (41 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Campinas costs R$ 6.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma costs $15 (about 1 hour ago)