Cost of living in Athens, Greece vs Pelotas, Brazil
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Food | + 184% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 184% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 103) | R$ 22 | + 367% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 277% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 2.92 | + 168% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.82 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 299% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.16 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.24 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.19 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.81 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 34 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.77 | + 158% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 3.28 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 105% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €831 (R$ 5,262) | R$ 2,183 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €572 (R$ 3,624) | R$ 1,542 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (R$ 757) | R$ 343 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €542 (R$ 3,435) | R$ 1,648 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €397 (R$ 2,515) | R$ 874 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (R$ 549) | R$ 276 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (R$ 128) | R$ 103 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €280 (R$ 1,774) | R$ 1,567 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (R$ 646) | R$ 415 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 18 | + 153% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (R$ 39) | R$ 14 | + 185% | |
Clothes | + 88% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 88% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (R$ 439) | R$ 229 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 239) | R$ 131 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 580) | R$ 319 | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (R$ 539) | R$ 244 | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 80% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,721 (R$ 137,558) | R$ 63,873 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (R$ 190) | R$ 120 | + 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (R$ 78) | R$ 64 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 67% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 51 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (R$ 246) | R$ 233 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 187% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.24 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.09 | + 449% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 153% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 118% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 211) | R$ 83 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (R$ 98) | R$ 36 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (R$ 227) | R$ 493 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 337) | R$ 130 | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 14 | + 356% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.88 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.44 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (R$ 2,840) | R$ 3,350 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 0.80 | + 291% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (R$ 218) | R$ 102 | + 113% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.59 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 277% | |
TOTAL | + 111% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 111% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 13,490 (€2,130) in Athens to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,400 in Pelotas.
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