Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Heraklion (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €13 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 | €4.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 | €1.42 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 | €4.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.28 | €1.94 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 | €5.62 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 | €1.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 | €1.56 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 | €1.58 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 | €2.26 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 | €1.49 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 39% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €518 | €1,114 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €378 | €675 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 | €191 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €325 | €638 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €254 | €484 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 | €100 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €24 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 | €438 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €122 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 | €4.73 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.24 | €9 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 10% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €94 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €34 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 | €127 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,910 | €20,908 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 | €1.52 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 | €33 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | €20 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 26% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.91 | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 | €99 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.17 | €5.09 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 | €3.61 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 | €3.88 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 | €1.61 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 | €2.34 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €41 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €16 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 | €94 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €38 | €57 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 | €1.41 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.59 | €4.40 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €580 | €444 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 | €0.18 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.24 | €5.26 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 153 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Heraklion (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,957 in Heraklion.
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