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Paxos, Greece
Living A Mediterranean Life In Paxos, Greece
The Cost Of Living In Paxos, Greece
Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | – | Not included here as too variable. |
| HOA Fees | – | |
| Property Taxes | – | |
| Transportation | €97 | Monthly cost of car ownership (insurance and gasoline). |
| Gas | €22 | For cooking. |
| Water | €15 | |
| Cell Phone | – | Included in internet plan. |
| Internet | €79.40 | Including 50 Mbps VDSL download speed, two mobile connections (with 16GB), and Vodafone TV + Kids (Vodafone Greece). |
| Cable TV | – | Included in internet plan. |
| Household Help | €80 | One two-hour maid visit per week; €10 per visit. |
| Entertainment | €312 to €640 | Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €25 to 50.
Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €7 to €23 (€3.50 for a beer; €5 for a glass of wine; €23 for a bottle of wine).
Movie theater trip twice a month: €28 (€7 per person). |
| Groceries | €80 to €160 | |
| Gym membership | €35 | Cost of one monthly membership. |
| Medical appointment | €50 | Cost of one brief exam, paid in cash or with credit or debit. |
| Total | €840.40 to €1,248.40 |
Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | €470 to €875 | |
| Transportation | €97 | Monthly cost of car ownership (insurance and gasoline). |
| Gas | €22 | For cooking. |
| Electricity | €70 | |
| Water | €15 | |
| Cell Phone | Included in internet plan. | |
| Internet | €79.40 | Including 50 Mbps VDSL download speed, two mobile connections (with 16GB), and Vodafone TV + Kids (Vodafone Greece). |
| Cable TV | – | Included in internet plan. |
| Household Help | US$92 | One two-hour maid visit per week; €10 per visit. |
| Entertainment | €312 to €640 | Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €25 to 50.
Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €7 to €23 (€3.50 for a beer; €5 for a glass of wine; €23 for a bottle of wine).
Movie theater trip twice a month: €28 (€7 per person). |
| Groceries | €80 to €160 | |
| Gym Membership | €35 | Cost of one monthly membership. |
| Medical Appointment | €50 | Cost of one brief exam, paid in cash or with credit or debit. |
| Total | €1,310.40 to €2,123.40 |
Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | €470 | |
| Transportation | €97 | |
| Gas | €22 | For cooking. |
| Electricity | €70 | |
| Water | €15 | |
| Cell Phone | – | Included in internet plan. |
| Internet | €48.12 | Including mobile (16 GB) plus fixed and internet (unlimited ADSL internet). |
| Cable TV | – | No cable. |
| Entertainment | €312 to €384 | Eating out once a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €25
Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €7 to €23. |
| Groceries | €60 to €120 | |
| Total | €1,094.12 to €1,226.12 |
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