Cost of living
Messini compared to Rethymno
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Overview comparison
MessiniRethymno
Consumer prices in Messini are roughly 7% higher than in Rethymno.
Cost of living
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,103 | 1,062 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,556 | 2,138 |
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| Without rent one person | 624 | 488 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,588 | 1,579 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 566.58 | 519.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,594.65 | 828.55 |
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| Food person | 382 | 435 |
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| Food family | 1,254 | 1,129 |
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| Transport person | 46.47 | 42.73 |
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| Transport family | 127.5 | 153.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.39 years | 74.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.45 | 13.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.78 | 52.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.47 | 9.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 | 5.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.24 | 3.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 1.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 501.22 | 567.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 552.44 | 421.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,455.08 | 1,058.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,106.5 | 811 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.82 | 79.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 252.74 | 176.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.28 | 28.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.87 | 4.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,439 | 4,223 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,223 | 3,672 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 | 1.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.25% | 45.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.88 | 12.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.1 | 1.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.69 | 3.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.75 | 16.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.72 | 8.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.49 | 14.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Messini | Rethymno |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.73 | 61.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.74 | 8.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.48 | 47.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.38 | 8.98 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.75 | 83.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.14 | 101.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 522.23 | 398.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,208 | 4,144 |
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