Cost of living
Durham (United States) compared to Greece
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Overview comparison
Durham (United States)Greece
Consumer prices in Greece are roughly 4% higher than in Durham (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,503 | 2,445 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,497 | 5,237 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,041 | 925 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,473 | 2,370 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,780.78 | 1,385.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,086.47 | 2,282.8 |
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| Food person | 654 | 724 |
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| Food family | 1,596 | 1,533 |
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| Transport person | 100.81 | 113.14 |
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| Transport family | 274.11 | 303.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.44 years | 83.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.43 | 16.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.18 | 89.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.61 | 11.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.72 | 5.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.81 | 6.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.45 | 2.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,897.89 | 2,025.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,590.86 | 1,458.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,701.01 | 2,422.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,769.14 | 2,395.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.29 | 103.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.25 | 212.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.23 | 74.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.49 | 6.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,087 | 4,136 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,565 | 3,255 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.66 | 1.92 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 66.82% | 68.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.64 | 17.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.04 | 3.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.05 | 3.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.75 | 13.51 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.01 | 13.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.75 | 15.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Durham (United States) | Greece |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.44 | 47.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.14 | 13.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.95 | 127.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.26 | 19.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.15 | 43.52 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.27 | 91.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,632.2 | 1,186.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,630 | 21,954 |
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