Cost of living in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €16 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 | €4.12 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.57 | €1.23 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.00 | €4.06 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 | €1.54 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €4.69 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.15 | €1.50 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 | €0.98 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 | €1.30 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 | €10 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.50 | €2.01 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 | €0.62 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €581 | €592 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €478 | €430 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 | €121 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 | €424 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €496 | €315 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €45 | €82 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 | €20 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €379 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €111 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €25 | €9 | + 192% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6 | - | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €78 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €20 | €22 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €80 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 | €89 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,726 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.58 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 | €30 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.14 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 | €4.30 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.84 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.07 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €9 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €26 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €15 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 | €45 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €45 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €2.52 | €9 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 | €3.80 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €0.65 | €3.87 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €41 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.35 | €4.66 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,800 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,610 in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
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