Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 260% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
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| Food | + 316% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 316% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| Athens | Alexandria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (E£ 1,031) | E£ 177 | + 481% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 464) | E£ 156 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (E£ 270) | E£ 89 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (E£ 91) | E£ 31 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (E£ 280) | E£ 55 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (E£ 120) | E£ 11 | + 949% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 396) | E£ 70 | + 462% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (E£ 124) | E£ 44 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (E£ 76) | E£ 14 | + 459% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (E£ 85) | E£ 43 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (E£ 789) | E£ 240 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (E£ 113) | E£ 22 | + 408% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (E£ 66) | E£ 9 | + 603% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| Athens | Alexandria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (E£ 63,829) | E£ 31,228 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (E£ 42,117) | E£ 42,972 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (E£ 8,317) | E£ 1,534 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (E£ 40,872) | E£ 5,358 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (E£ 27,321) | E£ 3,234 | + 745% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (E£ 7,297) | E£ 770 | + 848% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 1,307) | E£ 197 | + 563% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (E£ 20,567) | E£ 6,321 | + 225% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (E£ 5,998) | E£ 3,174 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (E£ 551) | E£ 151 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (E£ 471) | E£ 205 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (E£ 4,887) | E£ 1,017 | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (E£ 1,472) | E£ 1,175 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (E£ 5,138) | E£ 2,936 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (E£ 4,664) | E£ 1,274 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 229% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 229% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,723 (E£ 1,367,250) | E£ 1,012,240 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (E£ 98) | E£ 10 | + 920% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (E£ 1,525) | E£ 282 | + 440% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (E£ 630) | E£ 141 | + 346% | |
| Personal Care | + 415% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 415% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (E£ 301) | E£ 33 | + 827% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 420) | E£ 98 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (E£ 2,500) | E£ 326 | + 666% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (E£ 318) | E£ 47 | + 574% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (E£ 216) | E£ 51 | + 320% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (E£ 257) | E£ 66 | + 291% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (E£ 151) | E£ 39 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (E£ 143) | E£ 28 | + 405% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (E£ 738) | E£ 74 | + 893% | |
| Entertainment | + 396% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 396% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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| Athens | Alexandria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (E£ 2,190) | E£ 332 | + 559% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 952) | E£ 222 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (E£ 3,121) | E£ 905 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (E£ 3,498) | E£ 627 | + 458% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 556) | E£ 119 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (E£ 241) | E£ 74 | + 225% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (E£ 283) | E£ 55 | + 414% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (E£ 31,024) | E£ 13,722 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (E£ 21) | E£ 2.38 | + 795% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (E£ 2,457) | E£ 683 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (E£ 270) | E£ 59 | + 356% | |
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TOTAL | + 260% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 484 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2025.
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