Cost of living in Halmstad is 14% higher than in Heraklion (without rent).
Rent in Halmstad is 22% more expensive than in Heraklion.
Cost of living including rent in Halmstad is 18% higher than in Heraklion.
Food in Halmstad is 11% more expensive than in Heraklion.
Transport in Halmstad is 22% more expensive than in Heraklion.
| Halmstad | Heraklion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Halmstad | Heraklion | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.9 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.11 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.86 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.27 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ | 2.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.73 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.08 $ | 5.09 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.65 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.6 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.3 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.39 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.59 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ | 3.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.5 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.1 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 538 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 973 $ | 797 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 716 $ | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,247 $ | 930 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,203 $ | 3,555 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,704 $ | 3,066 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,626 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.5 % | 4.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.1 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.5 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 21.6 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.2 $ | 84.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.6 $ | 94.9 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 124 $ | 407 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,784 $ | 4,016 $ |