Cost of living
Athens (Greece) compared to Central Macedonia
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Overview comparison
Athens (Greece)Central Macedonia
Consumer prices in Athens (Greece) are roughly 14% higher than in Central Macedonia.
Cost of living
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,592 | 1,439 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,837 | 3,378 |
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| Without rent one person | 746 | 587 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,348 | 2,220 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 617.78 | 550.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,008.4 | 791.11 |
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| Food person | 451 | 496 |
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| Food family | 1,261 | 1,031 |
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| Transport person | 102.99 | 90.84 |
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| Transport family | 274.32 | 221.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.39 years | 72.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.26 | 12.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.62 | 42.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.24 | 9.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 | 5.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.55 | 4.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 655.22 | 427.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 449.47 | 381.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,261.09 | 722.3 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 841.44 | 573.69 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.26 | 135.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 165.23 | 228.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.06 | 25.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.85 | 4.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,813 | 2,935 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,929 | 2,524 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.2% | 28.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.32 | 21.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.51 | 2.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.59 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.69 | 4.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.57 | 16.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.82 | 9.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.35 | 14.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.33 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Athens (Greece) | Central Macedonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.24 | 40.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.04 | 8.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.05 | 37.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.61 | 10.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.19 | 78.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 130.69 | 112.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 531.03 | 416.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,075 | 7,925 |
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