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Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Markham Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Markham

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Athens is 7.5% cheaper than Markham without rent, and 35.6% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Athens is 9.2% cheaper than Markham without rent, and 29.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Athens
Markham
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.28 โ‚ฌ14.89
$14.89 CA$20.70
16.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$64.8 โ‚ฌ55.8
$81.1 CA$113
-20.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.47 โ‚ฌ9.02
$8.65 CA$12.03
21.04%
Cappuccino
$4.18 โ‚ฌ3.61
$3.16 CA$4.39
32.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.50 โ‚ฌ2.15
$2.10 CA$2.91
19.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 โ‚ฌ0.59
$1.40 CA$1.94
-51.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.70 โ‚ฌ4.91
$3.60 CA$5.01
58.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.88 โ‚ฌ5.07
$6.47 CA$9.00
-9.12%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Athens
Markham
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.94 โ‚ฌ1.67
$1.75 CA$2.43
10.86%
White Bread (500g)
$1.36 โ‚ฌ1.17
$2.24 CA$3.11
-39.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.77 โ‚ฌ2.39
$1.58 CA$2.19
75.32%
Eggs
$5.10 โ‚ฌ4.40
$3.32 CA$4.61
53.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.76 โ‚ฌ12.72
$15.71 CA$21.84
-6.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.32 โ‚ฌ9.76
$9.98 CA$13.87
13.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.16 โ‚ฌ13.07
$7.16 CA$9.95
111.73%
Apples (1kg)
$2.21 โ‚ฌ1.91
$4.61 CA$6.41
-52.06%
Banana (1kg)
$2.07 โ‚ฌ1.78
$1.40 CA$1.94
47.86%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.50 โ‚ฌ1.29
$2.36 CA$3.29
-36.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.28 โ‚ฌ1.97
$3.39 CA$4.71
-32.74%
Potato (1kg)
$1.38 โ‚ฌ1.19
$2.50 CA$3.47
-44.80%
Onion (1kg)
$1.22 โ‚ฌ1.06
$2.12 CA$2.95
-42.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 โ‚ฌ1.05
$3.10 CA$4.31
-60.65%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 โ‚ฌ0.91
$1.61 CA$2.24
-34.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.70 โ‚ฌ4.92
$14.08 CA$19.57
-59.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.33 โ‚ฌ8.90
$14.15 CA$19.67
-27.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.01 โ‚ฌ1.73
$2.25 CA$3.13
-10.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 โ‚ฌ2.50
$2.32 CA$3.23
25.43%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Athens
Markham
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.38 โ‚ฌ1.19
$3.09 CA$4.30
-55.34%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.15 โ‚ฌ30.30
$93.8 CA$130
-62.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.60 โ‚ฌ3.97
$3.20 CA$4.45
43.75%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.12 โ‚ฌ0.96
$2.85 CA$3.96
-60.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.42 โ‚ฌ15.01
$21.79 CA$30.29
-20.06%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.03 โ‚ฌ1.75
$1.13 CA$1.58
79.65%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K โ‚ฌ25.4K
$25.2K CA$35.1K
16.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.8K โ‚ฌ25.7K
$20.4K CA$28.4K
46.02%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Athens
Markham
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$212 โ‚ฌ183
$205 CA$285
3.22%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.78 โ‚ฌ23.08
$33.63 CA$46.74
-20.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.99 โ‚ฌ30.16
$60.0 CA$83.4
-41.69%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Athens
Markham
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.3 โ‚ฌ48.55
$45.81 CA$63.7
22.96%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.99 โ‚ฌ22.41
$14.18 CA$19.71
83.29%
Cinema Ticket
$10.47 โ‚ฌ9.02
$10.78 CA$14.99
-2.88%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Athens
Markham
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$562 โ‚ฌ485
$915 CA$1,271
-38.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.2K โ‚ฌ9,676
$29.0K CA$40.3K
-61.31%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Athens
Markham
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$93.7 โ‚ฌ80.8
$44.56 CA$61.9
110.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.96 โ‚ฌ41.34
$37.17 CA$51.7
29.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$100 โ‚ฌ86.6
$59.6 CA$82.8
68.66%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 โ‚ฌ106
$82.2 CA$114
49.76%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Athens
Markham
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$636 โ‚ฌ548
$1,689 CA$2,348
-62.33%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$583 โ‚ฌ502
$1,604 CA$2,230
-63.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,180 โ‚ฌ1,017
$2,984 CA$4,147
-60.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,037 โ‚ฌ894
$2,551 CA$3,546
-59.34%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,957 โ‚ฌ3,411
$6,047 CA$8,405
-34.56%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,562 โ‚ฌ3,070
$5,280 CA$7,340
-32.54%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Athens
Markham
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,366 โ‚ฌ1,178
$3,453 CA$4,800
-60.44%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.99
6.59
-24.28%

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Last update for Athens: January 12, 2026

Last update for Markham: January 11, 2026

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