Cost of living in Como is 30% higher than in Thessaloniki (without rent).
Rent in Como is 48% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
Cost of living including rent in Como is 39% higher than in Thessaloniki.
Food in Como is 37% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
Transport in Como is 15% cheaper than in Thessaloniki.
| Como | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Como | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
22.2 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.6 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.71 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.66 $ | 2.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.86 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.76 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.11 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.5 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.62 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.69 $ | 5.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.11 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.6 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.01 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 86.9 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.79 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.62 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
257 $ | 226 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 622 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,160 $ | 660 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 796 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,573 $ | 871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,593 $ | 3,161 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,919 $ | 2,219 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,969 $ | 995 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.19 % | 4.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.1 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Haircut | 17.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.3 $ | 84.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 914 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,062 $ | 8,242 $ |