Cost of living
Iraklion compared to Thessaloniki
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Overview comparison
IraklionThessaloniki
Consumer prices in Thessaloniki are roughly 7% higher than in Iraklion.
Cost of living
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,362 | 1,150 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,180 | 3,627 |
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| Without rent one person | 692 | 590 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,608 | 1,600 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.4 | 638.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,222.98 | 1,112.57 |
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| Food person | 465 | 400 |
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| Food family | 1,146 | 885 |
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| Transport person | 109.69 | 40.3 |
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| Transport family | 311 | 142.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.48 years | 68.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.29 | 12.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 56.93 | 45.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.04 | 7.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.66 | 4.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.91 | 3.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.43 | 2.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 416.58 | 585.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 329.61 | 456.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 965.08 | 1,207.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 744.36 | 1,016.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.95 | 157.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 210.96 | 234.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 41.32 | 33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.78 | 4.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,812 | 3,117 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,007 | 2,651 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 | 1.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.12% | 34.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.49 | 14.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.2 | 1.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 2.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.47 | 3.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.11 | 13.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.02 | 8.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.46 | 15.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.12 | 2.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Iraklion | Thessaloniki |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.6 | 44.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.49 | 7.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.14 | 46.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.21 | 11.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.88 | 65.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.89 | 86.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 389.21 | 508.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,700 | 7,078 |
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