Cost of living
Messenia compared to Iraklion
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Overview comparison
MesseniaIraklion
Consumer prices in Messenia are roughly 6% higher than in Iraklion.
Cost of living
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,458 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,082 | 3,180 |
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| Without rent one person | 553 | 692 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,011 | 1,608 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 637.25 | 568.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,113.39 | 1,222.98 |
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| Food person | 352 | 465 |
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| Food family | 938 | 1,146 |
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| Transport person | 48.51 | 109.69 |
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| Transport family | 110.48 | 311 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.61 years | 75.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.18 | 11.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.14 | 56.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.42 | 10.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.28 | 5.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.14 | 4.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.75 | 2.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 602.52 | 416.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.07 | 329.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,074.87 | 965.08 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,138.94 | 744.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.76 | 145.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 199.73 | 210.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.02 | 41.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.16 | 4.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,485 | 3,812 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,405 | 3,007 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 | 1.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.96% | 44.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.96 | 12.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 1.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.55 | 5.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.39 | 18.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.45 | 11.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.28 | 13.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 2.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Messenia | Iraklion |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.86 | 41.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.77 | 7.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.28 | 45.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.21 | 12.21 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.98 | 87.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.15 | 69.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 532.4 | 389.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,625 | 4,700 |
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