Cost of living
Macedonia (Greece) compared to Iraklion
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Overview comparison
Macedonia (Greece)Iraklion
Consumer prices in Macedonia (Greece) are roughly 8% higher than in Iraklion.
Cost of living
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,366 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,656 | 3,180 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 692 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,934 | 1,608 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 804.68 | 568.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,351.6 | 1,222.98 |
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| Food person | 384 | 465 |
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| Food family | 884 | 1,146 |
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| Transport person | 85.58 | 109.69 |
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| Transport family | 287.58 | 311 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.64 years | 75.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.17 | 11.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.26 | 56.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.84 | 10.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.28 | 5.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 4.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 2.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,003.73 | 416.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 484.79 | 329.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,243.87 | 965.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,122.94 | 744.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.74 | 145.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.68 | 210.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.62 | 41.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.63 | 4.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,105 | 3,812 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,336 | 3,007 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 1.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.24% | 44.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 41.57 | 12.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.44 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.55 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3 | 5.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 18.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 11.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 13.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.2 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Macedonia (Greece) | Iraklion |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 72.72 | 41.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.02 | 7.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.85 | 45.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.32 | 12.21 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.39 | 87.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.72 | 69.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 523.96 | 389.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,386 | 4,700 |
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