Cost of living in Craiova is 39% lower than in Thessaloniki (without rent).
Rent in Craiova is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki.
Cost of living including rent in Craiova is 39% lower than in Thessaloniki.
Food in Craiova is 36% cheaper than in Thessaloniki.
Transport in Craiova is 61% cheaper than in Thessaloniki.
| Craiova | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Craiova | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.87 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.3 $ | 48.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.79 $ | 9.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 2.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.08 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.08 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.47 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.85 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.12 $ | 5.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20.1 $ | 33 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.02 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.23 $ | 5.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.27 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 226 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.9 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 353 $ | 660 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 290 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 570 $ | 871 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,884 $ | 3,161 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,553 $ | 2,219 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 762 $ | 995 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.62 % | 4.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.1 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.87 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.38 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 71.7 $ | 92.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.4 $ | 84.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 418 $ | 410 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,575 $ | 8,242 $ |