Cost of living comparison
Zakynthos is 2.4% cheaper than Paris.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.6% more in Zakynthos
- Groceries
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pay 15.1% less in Zakynthos
- Transportation
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pay 23.5% less in Zakynthos
- Housing
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pay 13.9% less in Zakynthos
- Childcare
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pay 41.7% more in Zakynthos
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.8% less in Zakynthos
- Clothing
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pay 15.9% more in Zakynthos
The cost of childcare, clothing, and restaurants in Zakynthos are more expensive than in Paris. Expenses including entertainment and sports, transportation, groceries, and housing are lower in Zakynthos.
If you lived in Zakynthos instead of Paris, you would:
pay 6.6% more for restaurants
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€13.92
|
$26.79
€23.20
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.86
€11.14
|
$10.72
€9.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$4.09
€3.54
|
$5.36
€4.64
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
€2.56
|
$1.34
€1.16
|
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pay 15.1% less for groceries
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.01
€1.74
|
$1.88
€1.62
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.23
€9.72
|
$6.97
€6.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.41
€4.68
|
$8.52
€7.38
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.85
€4.20
|
$4.50
€3.90
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.32
€5.47
|
$6.56
€5.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.58
€1.37
|
$1.30
€1.12
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
€0.91
|
$1.22
€1.05
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.50
€1.30
|
$0.80
€0.69
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
€1.54
|
$0.92
€0.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
€0.96
|
$0.58
€0.51
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
€1.05
|
$0.83
€0.72
|
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pay 23.5% less for transportation
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.65
€6.63
|
$8.09
€7.01
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.60
€80.18
|
$32.15
€27.84
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,688.77
€28,303.18
|
$16,076.45
€13,919.60
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.84
€21.51
|
$28.94
€25.06
|
|
pay 13.9% less for housing
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.65
€29.14
|
$47.16
€40.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,367.25
€1,183.82
|
$375.12
€324.79
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,057.37
€915.51
|
$375.12
€324.79
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$188.37
€163.10
|
$266.36
€230.63
|
|
pay 41.7% more for childcare
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$756.26
€654.80
|
$1,071.76
€927.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,942.48
€13,803.60
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pay 28.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.50
€6.50
|
$4.29
€3.71
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.31
€3.73
|
$4.47
€3.87
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.40
€11.60
|
$4.93
€4.27
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.48
€31.59
|
$27.03
€23.41
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.93
€12.06
|
$11.79
€10.21
|
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pay 15.9% more for clothing
|
Paris
|
Zakynthos
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$103.81
€89.88
|
$107.18
€92.80
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.57
€40.32
|
$85.74
€74.24
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$111.54
€96.58
|
$117.89
€102.08
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$148.98
€128.99
|
$105.39
€91.25
|
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