Cost of living in Lod is 31% higher than in Heraklion (without rent).
Rent in Lod is 83% more expensive than in Heraklion.
Cost of living including rent in Lod is 55% higher than in Heraklion.
Food in Lod is 27% more expensive than in Heraklion.
Transport in Lod is 16% more expensive than in Heraklion.
| Lod | Heraklion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lod | Heraklion | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.9 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 94.8 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 15 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.04 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.22 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.42 $ | 2.09 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.84 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.8 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.07 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.6 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.74 $ | 5.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.64 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 81 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 119 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.78 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.69 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.81 $ | 3.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 129 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
215 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.8 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 842 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,604 $ | 797 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 678 $ | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,776 $ | 930 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,803 $ | 3,555 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,361 $ | 3,066 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,738 $ | 1,045 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.87 % | 4.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.6 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.2 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 84.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.8 $ | 94.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,078 $ | 407 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,071 $ | 4,016 $ |