Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 33% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 10% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Athens | Irvine, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 ($4.91) | $4.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.85 ($1.98) | $1.04 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 ($5.34) | $3.99 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 ($2.07) | $4.74 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $5.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 ($1.91) | $3.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 ($1.12) | $1.82 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 ($1.78) | $2.85 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 ($2.86) | $2.02 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 ($1.35) | $1.95 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 59% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 ($1,099) | $3,324 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 ($833) | $2,351 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 ($254) | $176 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €619 ($664) | $2,135 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €404 ($434) | $1,541 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 ($142) | $135 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($29) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($429) | $297 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($93) | $151 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($82) | $40 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($35) | $43 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($90) | $101 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($98) | $141 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 36% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 ($26,468) | $26,433 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 ($2.18) | $1.34 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 ($34) | $80 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($12) | $31 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $16 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 ($45) | $98 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 ($4.04) | $4.14 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 ($4.92) | $5.93 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.16 ($3.40) | $4.11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 ($2.61) | $2.33 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 15% more expensive than in Irvine, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $50 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 ($44) | $165 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($57) | $79 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $15 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 ($4.56) | $4.81 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 ($4.71) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 ($628) | $427 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 ($0.49) | $0.07 | + 627% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($43) | $39 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 ($5.55) | $9 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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