Cost of living in Pisa (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 113 prices entered by 18 different people.
| Food in Pisa (Italy) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €13 | €16 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €7 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.84 | €4.12 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.30 | €1.23 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.11 | €4.06 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.09 | €1.54 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €11 | €4.69 | 144% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.99 | €1.50 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.15 | €0.98 | 18% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.20 | €1.30 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 | €10 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.79 | €2.01 | 11% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.00 | €0.62 | 61% |
| Housing in Pisa (Italy) is 59% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,093 | €592 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €800 | €430 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €117 | €121 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €626 | €424 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €466 | €315 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €268 | €82 | 227% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €22 | €20 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €434 | €379 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 | €111 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.89 | €9 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €9 | €6 | 51% |
| Clothes in Pisa (Italy) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €87 | €78 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €29 | €22 | 29% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €86 | €80 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €120 | €89 | 34% |
| Transportation in Pisa (Italy) is 6% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €20,156 | €20,726 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.55 | €1.58 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €26 | €30 | 12% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €21 | - |
| Personal Care in Pisa (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €13 | €3.14 | 304% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 | €9 | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €97 | €31 | 215% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.43 | €3.64 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.19 | €4.30 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.63 | €3.74 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.30 | €1.84 | 25% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.57 | €2.07 | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €15 | €9 | 54% |
| Entertainment in Pisa (Italy) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Pisa (Italy) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €30 | €26 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 | €15 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €34 | €45 | 25% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €56 | €45 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €6 | €9 | 30% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.25 | €3.80 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.28 | €3.87 | 11% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €494 | €434 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 | €0.36 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €42 | €41 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.01 | €4.66 | 7% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,036 in Pisa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.