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Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 96% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨589) | ₨349 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (₨406) | ₨315 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.66 (₨379) | ₨94 | + 303% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (₨102) | ₨41 | + 145% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.37 (₨355) | ₨52 | + 581% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (₨118) | ₨41 | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (₨264) | ₨228 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (₨125) | ₨87 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (₨75) | ₨35 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (₨49) | ₨119 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨733) | ₨809 | - 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (₨150) | ₨65 | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (₨73) | ₨25 | + 197% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 42% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (₨43,863) | ₨33,553 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (₨41,013) | ₨7,500 | + 447% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (₨10,721) | ₨4,669 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €491 (₨39,906) | ₨21,203 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (₨24,159) | ₨25,000 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (₨7,061) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨1,385) | ₨1,269 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | €329 (₨26,696) | ₨41,000 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨8,098) | ₨8,000 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨582) | ₨200 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨553) | ₨500 | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 35% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨6,685) | ₨2,480 | + 170% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (₨3,056) | ₨2,891 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨7,496) | ₨5,358 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (₨8,244) | ₨4,949 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (₨1,617,219) | ₨605,082 | + 167% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (₨91) | ₨91 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨2,843) | ₨1,790 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (₨982) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.14 (₨255) | ₨545 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨894) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (₨3,351) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 (₨442) | ₨248 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (₨323) | ₨206 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (₨308) | ₨200 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨140) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (₨182) | ₨73 | + 151% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨1,022) | ₨154 | + 561% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 49% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,484) | ₨1,355 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨1,206) | ₨471 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (₨3,421) | ₨656 | + 421% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (₨2,843) | ₨2,179 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨762) | ₨328 | + 132% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (₨302) | ₨205 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (₨207) | ₨153 | + 35% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (₨47,416) | ₨35,850 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨3,141) | ₨1,719 | + 83% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (₨227) | ₨252 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨153,049
(€1,884)
in Athens
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨99,000
in Amritsar.
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