Corfu, Greece

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Apartment or House Ownership Budget (for a couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
MortgageNANot included here as too variable.
HOA FeesNA
Transportation97Monthly cost of car ownership (insurance and gasoline).
Utilities107Including gas for cooking (22), electricity with air conditioning use (70), and water (15).
Cell phoneNAIncluded in internet fee.
Internet35.40Including 24 Mbps, unlimited urban and long distance (landline), 300 mobile phone minutes, and 50+ TV channels (Vodafone Greece).
Cable TVNAIncluded in internet fee.
Household help80Four two-hour maid visits per month; 10 per visit.
Entertainment400.60Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: 120.
Drinks twice a week a nearby watering hole: 52.60 (beer: 3.50; glass of wine: 5; bottle of wine: 23).Movie theater trip twice a month: 28 (tickets: 7 per person).
Groceries80 to 160Between 20 and 40 euros spent per week on groceries for a couple.
Gym membership35Cost of one monthly membership.
Medical appointment50Cost of one brief exam, paid in cash or with credit or debit.
TOTAL885 to 965Monthly expenses for a couple.

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Apartment or House Rental Budget

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
Rent400Unfurnished, two-bedroom, comfortable apartment in a desirable part of town.

 

 

Penny-Pincher’s Budget (for a couple, bare minimum costs for all)

ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
Rent300Cheapest part of town; basic one-bedroom rental.
Transportation97Monthly cost of car ownership (insurance and gasoline).
Utilities107Including gas for cooking (22), electricity with air conditioning use (70), and water (15).
Cell phoneNAIncluded in internet fee.
Internet35.40Including 24 Mbps, unlimited urban and long distance (landline), 300 mobile phone minutes, and 50+ TV channels (Vodafone Greece).
Entertainment200.60Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: 120.
Drinks twice a week a nearby watering hole: 52.60 (beer: 3.50; glass of wine: 5; bottle of wine: 23).Movie theater trip twice a month: 28 (tickets: 7 per person).
Groceries60 to 120Between 15 and 30 euros spent per week on groceries for a couple.
TOTAL800 to 860Monthly expenses for a couple.

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