Cost of living in Macon is 6% higher than in Crete (without rent).
Rent in Macon is 91% more expensive than in Crete.
Cost of living including rent in Macon is 44% higher than in Crete.
Food in Macon is 11% more expensive than in Crete.
Transport in Macon is 39% cheaper than in Crete.
| Macon | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Macon | Crete | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.5 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 60.6 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.01 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.02 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.41 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.1 $ | 2.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.98 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.61 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.8 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.77 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.05 $ | 5.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.28 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.6 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 103 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.5 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.88 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.43 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.08 $ | 3.14 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 128 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 199 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.4 $ | 35.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 907 $ | 352 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,806 $ | 795 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 832 $ | 434 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,455 $ | 932 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,299 $ | 3,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,288 $ | 3,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,920 $ | 1,043 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.6 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ | 8.42 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.8 $ | 84.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.7 $ | 94.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 941 $ | 407 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,158 $ | 3,997 $ |