Cost of living in Rethymno is 45% lower than in Bergen (without rent).
Rent in Rethymno is 52% cheaper than in Bergen.
Cost of living including rent in Rethymno is 48% lower than in Bergen.
Food in Rethymno is 44% cheaper than in Bergen.
Transport in Rethymno is 66% cheaper than in Bergen.
| Rethymno | Bergen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rethymno | Bergen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.3 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.3 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.68 $ | 2.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.01 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.7 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.16 $ | 15.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.8 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 33 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.5 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.42 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.96 $ | 2.63 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.9 $ | 134 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 204 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.6 $ | 58.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 387 $ | 870 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 747 $ | 1,541 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 505 $ | 1,101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 928 $ | 2,013 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,480 $ | 5,979 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,371 $ | 3,878 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 954 $ | 3,273 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.27 % | 4.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.6 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.83 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ | 37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.2 $ | 92.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.2 $ | 84.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 374 $ | 319 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,004 $ | 12,250 $ |