Thessaloniki vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Thessaloniki (Greece) · Overall index 40.1 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 47% more expensive than Thessaloniki.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 79% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
- Transport in Edinburgh is 48% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
| Item | Thessaloniki | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +79% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $894 | $1,443 | +61% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $591 | $1,162 | +97% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,639 | $2,865 | +75% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $977 | $1,811 | +85% |
| Groceries | +44% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $0.92 | +33% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.41 | $3.19 | +32% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.5 | $3.73 | +49% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.58 | $3.67 | +42% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.91 | $11.8 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $9.77 | +37% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.46 | $14.3 | +51% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.2 | $4.4 | +38% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.08 | $1.49 | +38% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $3.65 | +59% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.72 | $4.12 | +51% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.84 | $2.52 | +37% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.36 | $2.33 | +71% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.38 | $2.2 | +59% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $1.8 | +48% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.6 | $10.7 | +24% |
| Transport | +48% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $1.64 | +45% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $74 | +29% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.9 | +61% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.29 | +50% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.68 | +58% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,900 | $20,187 | +45% |
| Dining out | +41% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.2 | $14.3 | +28% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.1 | $93.6 | +48% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.84 | $9.08 | +55% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $3.72 | +48% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | $1.73 | +33% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.41 | $4.94 | +45% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $5.59 | +43% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.43 | +29% |
| Telecom | +31% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.7 | $54.3 | +37% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42.7 | $53.6 | +26% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.24 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.99 | $13 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +41% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.2 | $122 | +30% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.16 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.54 | $3.41 | +34% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.89 | $1.06 | +19% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $18 | +41% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.9 | $61.5 | +40% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8 | $12.3 | +54% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $26.7 | +72% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.6 | $20.3 | +49% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,030 | $1,472 | +43% |
3,164 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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