Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 | €1.32 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.75 | €3.92 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 | €2.34 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.55 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 | €1.47 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 | €0.75 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 | €9 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 | €1.80 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 | €1.46 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 42% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €747 | €1,550 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €567 | €1,025 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 | €225 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €507 | €833 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €377 | €656 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 | €121 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 | €28 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 | €426 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 | €106 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €6 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €15 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €95 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €38 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €90 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 | €110 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,389 | €20,272 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 | €1.79 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 | €55 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €21 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 19% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.16 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 | €115 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 | €2.15 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.10 | €3.71 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 | €1.74 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 | €2.11 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €17 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 22% more expensive than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 | €35 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €21 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 | €84 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 | €92 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 | €3.89 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 | €3.23 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 | €440 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 | €0.10 | + 419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €50 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.44 | €7 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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