Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.07) | €4.12 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.72) | €1.23 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.69 (€3.04) | €4.06 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.74 (€3.09) | €1.54 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (€8) | €4.69 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (€2.56) | €1.50 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (€1.35) | €0.98 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.23 (€1.84) | €1.30 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €10 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (€1.55) | €2.01 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (€1.72) | €0.62 | + 177% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,133 (€1,759) | €592 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,312 (€1,082) | €430 | + 152% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (€133) | €121 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,291 (€1,064) | €424 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $795 (€655) | €315 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (€84) | €82 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (€56) | €20 | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | $305 (€252) | €379 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (€131) | €111 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €6 | + 158% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€43) | €78 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (€46) | €22 | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€66) | €80 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (€81) | €89 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,710 (€17,899) | €20,726 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (€0.56) | €1.58 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€21) | €30 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $44 (€36) | €21 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €3.14 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€20) | €9 | + 138% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (€110) | €31 | + 258% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.11) | €3.64 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.02) | €4.30 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.01) | €3.74 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (€2.93) | €1.84 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.47) | €2.07 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €26 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €15 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (€125) | €45 | + 178% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €45 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (€3.89) | €3.80 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.05 (€4.16) | €3.87 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€355) | €434 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (€0.20) | €0.36 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (€51) | €41 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.99) | €4.66 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,445 ($2,965) in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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