Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 4% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Athens | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 | €4.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 | €1.56 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 | €3.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.45 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 | €1.32 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €7 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 | €1.30 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Athens | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €783 | €1,285 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €579 | €834 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €178 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €550 | €743 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €372 | €523 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 | €70 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 | €28 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €297 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €64 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 | €36 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €77 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Athens | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,102 | €15,286 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 | €1.24 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 | €44 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | €12 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 8% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Athens | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €3.75 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 | €3.59 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €13 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 7% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Athens | Limassol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €36 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €17 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €61 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €8 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 | €2.89 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 | €3.00 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.42 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €65 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 | €4.77 | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 497 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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