Cost of living in Windsor, Canada vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Windsor (Canada) is 9% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.78 (€3.75) | €4.12 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.28 (€1.48) | €1.23 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.71 (€1.76) | €4.06 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.49 (€2.26) | €1.54 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€5.86) | €4.69 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 (€2.40) | €1.50 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (€1.63) | €0.98 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.90 (€1.88) | €1.30 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.12 (€1.38) | €2.01 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.70 (€1.10) | €0.62 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Windsor (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,188 (€770) | €592 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$935 (€606) | €430 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$193 (€125) | €121 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,045 (€677) | €424 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$662 (€429) | €315 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$175 (€113) | €82 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$47 (€31) | €20 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$368 (€239) | €379 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (€79) | €111 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€5.59) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€14) | €6 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Windsor (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$51 (€33) | €78 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (€34) | €22 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$99 (€64) | €80 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$120 (€78) | €89 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Windsor (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,424 (€17,129) | €20,726 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (€0.78) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (€54) | €30 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Windsor (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (€7) | €3.14 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$178 (€116) | €31 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (€5.02) | €3.64 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.97 (€2.57) | €4.30 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.83 (€3.13) | €3.74 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.16 (€2.05) | €1.84 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.14 (€1.39) | €2.07 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Windsor (Canada) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€34) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (€15) | €15 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (€94) | €45 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (€64) | €45 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (€5.27) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.82 (€2.47) | €3.80 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.46 (€3.54) | €3.87 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$496 (€322) | €434 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 (€28) | €41 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$12 (€8) | €4.66 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 262 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Windsor (Canada) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,236 (C$3,450) in Windsor to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,000 in Thessaloniki.
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