Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.84 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.75 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 4.06 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 3.30 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.49 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.05 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.82 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €802 (CHF 747) | CHF 3,773 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €567 (CHF 527) | CHF 2,282 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (CHF 126) | CHF 187 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €507 (CHF 472) | CHF 2,376 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €377 (CHF 350) | CHF 1,457 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (CHF 114) | CHF 104 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 34 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (CHF 317) | CHF 327 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (CHF 119) | CHF 76 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 30 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 72) | CHF 104 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 88) | CHF 89 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (CHF 96) | CHF 132 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,225 (CHF 19,757) | CHF 26,830 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 1.75 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 91 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 54 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.16 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 15 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (CHF 41) | CHF 115 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 5.38 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 4.24 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.10 (CHF 3.82) | CHF 4.67 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.69 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.55 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 54 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 32) | CHF 57 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (CHF 39) | CHF 185 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (CHF 42) | CHF 93 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 5.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (CHF 419) | CHF 541 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 0.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 35) | CHF 60 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.44 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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