Cost of living in Thessaloniki is 3% lower than in Helsingborg (without rent).
Rent in Thessaloniki is 9% cheaper than in Helsingborg.
Cost of living including rent in Thessaloniki is 6% lower than in Helsingborg.
Food in Thessaloniki is 5% cheaper than in Helsingborg.
Transport in Thessaloniki is 27% more expensive than in Helsingborg.
| Thessaloniki | Helsingborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thessaloniki | Helsingborg | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.6 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.82 $ | 9.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.11 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.22 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 2.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.97 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 9.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 9.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 6.54 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.7 $ | 18.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.19 $ | 5.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.22 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.02 $ | 2.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
226 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 26.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ | 512 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 660 $ | 1,042 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 669 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 871 $ | 1,255 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,161 $ | 3,183 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,219 $ | 2,413 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 995 $ | 3,345 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.5 % | 4.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.5 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 81.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.2 $ | 81.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 410 $ | 122 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,242 $ | 4,337 $ |