Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 106% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 106% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (1,278 MT) | 457 MT | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (575 MT) | 340 MT | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (334 MT) | 179 MT | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.84 (121 MT) | 92 MT | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (347 MT) | 114 MT | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (148 MT) | 71 MT | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (485 MT) | 465 MT | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (161 MT) | 153 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (99 MT) | 75 MT | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (105 MT) | 57 MT | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (978 MT) | 493 MT | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (150 MT) | 77 MT | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (82 MT) | 35 MT | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 7% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (79,101 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (52,707 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (10,387 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (50,651 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (34,688 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (9,043 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,620 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (25,489 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (7,434 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (683 MT) | 309 MT | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (559 MT) | 200 MT | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 31% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (6,056 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (1,824 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (6,993 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (7,009 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 42% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,723 (1,694,398 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (122 MT) | 56 MT | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (1,889 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (780 MT) | 859 MT | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (374 MT) | 219 MT | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (521 MT) | 635 MT | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (3,098 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (394 MT) | 238 MT | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (267 MT) | 161 MT | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (319 MT) | 188 MT | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (187 MT) | 106 MT | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (177 MT) | 90 MT | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (915 MT) | 385 MT | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 18% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Athens | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (2,714 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,179 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (3,868 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (4,336 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (688 MT) | 378 MT | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (299 MT) | 230 MT | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (351 MT) | 96 MT | + 267% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (38,447 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (26 MT) | 20 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (3,046 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (349 MT) | 186 MT | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 448 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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