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Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 5% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €9 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 | €6 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 | €4.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 | €0.73 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 | €1.83 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 | €1.00 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 | €1.04 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 | €0.67 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 | €0.47 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 | €1.37 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 | €0.82 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 | €528 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €477 | €343 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €103 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €457 | €575 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €317 | €275 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 | €80 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 | €34 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 | €406 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 | €92 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €2.00 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | €9 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 26% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 | €48 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 | €28 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €75 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 | €75 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 13% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,371 | €24,340 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 | €1.38 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €22 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 8% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.59 | €5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 | €12 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.19 | €2.50 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.99 | €2.00 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 | €1.65 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.62 | €1.51 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €10 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €22 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €14 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 | €83 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 | €3.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 | €3.42 | - 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €588 | €700 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 | €4.49 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,346 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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