Cost of living in Thessaloniki is 31% lower than in Oulu (without rent).
Rent in Thessaloniki is 14% cheaper than in Oulu.
Cost of living including rent in Thessaloniki is 24% lower than in Oulu.
Food in Thessaloniki is 31% cheaper than in Oulu.
Transport in Thessaloniki is 14% cheaper than in Oulu.
| Thessaloniki | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thessaloniki | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.9 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 48.6 $ | 113 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.82 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.11 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.22 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.4 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.97 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.13 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.12 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.7 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.19 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.53 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.02 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
226 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.2 $ | 28.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 660 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 871 $ | 1,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,161 $ | 3,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,219 $ | 2,392 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 995 $ | 2,808 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.5 % | 3.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.5 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Haircut | 10.4 $ | 22.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.2 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 410 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,242 $ | 11,026 $ |