Cost of living in Heraklion is 25% lower than in Salzburg (without rent).
Rent in Heraklion is 45% cheaper than in Salzburg.
Cost of living including rent in Heraklion is 36% lower than in Salzburg.
Food in Heraklion is 21% cheaper than in Salzburg.
Transport in Heraklion is 34% cheaper than in Salzburg.
| Heraklion | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Heraklion | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 15 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.8 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.04 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.03 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 3.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.07 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.99 $ | 8.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.09 $ | 6.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.46 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.3 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.6 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.2 $ | 82.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.38 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.95 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.35 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.17 $ | 1.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 138 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 214 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.1 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 354 $ | 778 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 797 $ | 1,378 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ | 932 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 930 $ | 1,768 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,555 $ | 7,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,066 $ | 6,183 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,045 $ | 2,890 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.46 % | 3.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.9 $ | 46 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.36 $ | 13 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 23.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.1 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.9 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 407 $ | 441 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,016 $ | 13,008 $ |