Thessaloniki vs London Cost of Living
Thessaloniki (Greece) · Overall index 40.1 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 108% more expensive than Thessaloniki.
- Rent in London is 281% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
- Transport in London is 93% more expensive than in Thessaloniki.
| Item | Thessaloniki | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +281% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $894 | $2,992 | +235% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $591 | $2,223 | +276% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,639 | $6,498 | +296% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $977 | $4,097 | +319% |
| Groceries | +80% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.69 | $1.21 | +75% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.41 | $4.07 | +69% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.5 | $4.67 | +87% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.58 | $4.37 | +69% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.91 | $14.3 | +81% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.12 | $11 | +54% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.46 | $17.4 | +84% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.2 | $5.26 | +64% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.08 | $1.98 | +83% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $4.45 | +94% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.72 | $5.8 | +113% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.84 | $2.72 | +48% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.36 | $2.83 | +108% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.38 | $2.51 | +82% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $2.52 | +107% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.6 | $15.9 | +85% |
| Transport | +93% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.13 | $2.53 | +124% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $113 | +98% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $3.64 | +102% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.7 | +98% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.78 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,900 | $22,721 | +63% |
| Dining out | +83% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.2 | $21.7 | +94% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $63.1 | $106 | +68% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.84 | $9.63 | +65% |
| Cappuccino | $2.52 | $4.39 | +74% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | $2.43 | +87% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.41 | $7.39 | +117% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $7.95 | +103% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.76 | +59% |
| Telecom | +50% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.7 | $51.7 | +30% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42.7 | $63.5 | +49% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.33 | +83% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.99 | $14.4 | +44% |
| Utilities & household | +77% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.2 | $155 | +65% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.54 | $4.47 | +76% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.89 | $1.5 | +69% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.8 | $20.8 | +63% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $43.9 | $85.7 | +95% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8 | $16 | +100% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $27 | +74% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.6 | $24 | +76% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,030 | $1,856 | +80% |
3,077 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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