Cost of living
Chania compared to Heraklion
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Overview comparison
ChaniaHeraklion
Consumer prices in Chania are roughly 13% higher than in Heraklion.
Cost of living
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,169 | 994 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,821 | 2,500 |
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| Without rent one person | 603 | 662 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,148 | 1,760 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 696.59 | 575.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,250.98 | 875.71 |
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| Food person | 377 | 490 |
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| Food family | 1,129 | 1,320 |
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| Transport person | 52.94 | 55.91 |
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| Transport family | 160.15 | 115.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.61 years | 79.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.07 | 13.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.43 | 54.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.78 | 9.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.5 | 4.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.9 | 4.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.1 | 2.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 660.21 | 447.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 541.45 | 386.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,016.99 | 796.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 945.49 | 900.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.43 | 124.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.04 | 193.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.39 | 38.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.26 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,860 | 3,906 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,230 | 3,428 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.71 | 1.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.93% | 47.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.83 | 10.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.29 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.63 | 1.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.74 | 4.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.4 | 13.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.3 | 10.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.29 | 16.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Chania | Heraklion |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.95 | 44.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.29 | 9.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.92 | 41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.99 | 11.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.66 | 83.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.39 | 75.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 412.52 | 389.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,111 | 4,777 |
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