Cost of living in York, United Kingdom vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in York (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €16 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.56 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (€4.11) | €4.12 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (€0.96) | €1.23 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.39 (€2.68) | €4.06 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (€2.47) | €1.54 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.25 (€4.78) | €4.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (€2.45) | €1.50 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.71 (€0.80) | €0.98 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.11 (€2.38) | €1.30 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (€2.16) | €2.01 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.79 (€0.88) | €0.62 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 108% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,180 (€1,326) | €592 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £872 (€980) | €430 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £124 (€140) | €121 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £887 (€997) | €424 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,417 (€1,593) | €315 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (€94) | €82 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €20 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £299 (€337) | €379 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £97 (€109) | €111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (€8) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €6 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £57 (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (€33) | €22 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (€75) | €80 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (€73) | €89 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,482 (€19,655) | €20,726 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.38) | €1.58 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (€67) | €30 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (€3.59) | €3.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (€71) | €31 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.44 (€3.87) | €3.64 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.79) | €4.30 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.29 (€3.69) | €3.74 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (€1.89) | €1.84 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.93 (€2.18) | €2.07 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€20) | €15 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (€85) | €45 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (€70) | €45 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 (€3.24) | €3.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.58 (€5.15) | €3.87 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £347 (€391) | €434 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (€0.22) | €0.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€40) | €41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €4.66 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 322 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,278 (£2,026) in York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Thessaloniki.
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