Cost of living
Rethymno compared to Lesbos
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Overview comparison
RethymnoLesbos
Consumer prices in Lesbos are roughly 5% higher than in Rethymno.
Cost of living
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,062 | 977 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,138 | 3,071 |
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| Without rent one person | 488 | 521 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,579 | 1,856 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 519.17 | 519.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 828.55 | 1,046.78 |
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| Food person | 435 | 426 |
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| Food family | 1,129 | 1,196 |
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| Transport person | 42.73 | 49.23 |
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| Transport family | 153.55 | 147.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.62 years | 85.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.8 | 9.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.85 | 50.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.58 | 9.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.45 | 4.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.73 | 3.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.75 | 2.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 567.43 | 658.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 421.74 | 354.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,058.85 | 957.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 811 | 611.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.5 | 143.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 176.13 | 218.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.45 | 32.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.38 | 3.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,223 | 2,529 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,672 | 2,460 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 | 1.68 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.81% | 41.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.71 | 11.54 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.93 | 2.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 1.36 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.23 | 4.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.03 | 13.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.36 | 9.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.35 | 15.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 2.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Rethymno | Lesbos |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.56 | 42.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.67 | 9.15 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.8 | 50.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.98 | 9.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 83.63 | 77.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.49 | 101.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 398.14 | 347.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,144 | 7,995 |
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