Cost of living in Reggio Calabria, Italy vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €7 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 | €4.12 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 | €1.23 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.45 | €4.06 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 | €1.54 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 | €4.69 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 | €1.50 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 | €0.98 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.30 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €10 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 | €2.01 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 | €0.62 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €544 | €592 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €386 | €430 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €148 | €121 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €443 | €424 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €300 | €315 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 | €82 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €20 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €425 | €379 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €111 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.59 | €9 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €6 | + 15% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 42% more expensive 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) | €54 | €22 | + 142% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €53 | €80 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €89 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,088 | €20,726 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.58 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €30 | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | €21 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €3.14 | + 192% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €9 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 | €31 | + 122% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 | €3.64 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 | €4.30 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 | €3.74 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 | €1.84 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 | €2.07 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €9 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Reggio Calabria (Italy) is 16% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €26 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 | €45 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €45 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 | €9 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.34 | €3.80 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.84 | €3.87 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.36 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €41 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 | €4.66 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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