Cost of living
Rethymno compared to Athens (Greece)
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Overview comparison
RethymnoAthens (Greece)
Consumer prices in Athens (Greece) are roughly 21% higher than in Rethymno.
Cost of living
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,062 | 1,592 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,138 | 2,837 |
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| Without rent one person | 488 | 746 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,579 | 2,348 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 519.17 | 617.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 828.55 | 1,008.4 |
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| Food person | 435 | 451 |
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| Food family | 1,129 | 1,261 |
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| Transport person | 42.73 | 102.99 |
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| Transport family | 153.55 | 274.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.62 years | 78.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.8 | 16.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.85 | 58.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.58 | 11.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.45 | 6.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 3.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.75 | 1.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 567.43 | 655.22 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 421.74 | 449.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,058.85 | 1,261.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 811 | 841.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.5 | 106.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 176.13 | 165.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.45 | 28.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.38 | 3.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,223 | 3,813 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,672 | 2,929 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.81% | 30.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.71 | 11.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 4.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.03 | 16.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.36 | 13.82 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 16.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 2.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Rethymno | Athens (Greece) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.56 | 44.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.67 | 9.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.8 | 53.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.98 | 13.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 83.63 | 77.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.49 | 130.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 398.14 | 531.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,144 | 9,075 |
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