Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Athens | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (448 Kč) | 239 Kč | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (194 Kč) | 194 Kč | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (127 Kč) | 119 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (45 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.32 (133 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (56 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (186 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (58 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (36 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (40 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (370 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (53 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (31 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 23% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (29,946 Kč) | 42,633 Kč | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (19,759 Kč) | 29,274 Kč | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (4,189 Kč) | 5,549 Kč | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (19,175 Kč) | 25,718 Kč | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (12,818 Kč) | 18,786 Kč | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (3,423 Kč) | 3,742 Kč | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (613 Kč) | 421 Kč | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (9,649 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (2,814 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (259 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (221 Kč) | 368 Kč | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (2,293 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (691 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,410 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (2,188 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,271 (655,129 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (46 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (715 Kč) | 529 Kč | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (295 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (141 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (197 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (1,173 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (149 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (101 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (121 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (71 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (67 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (346 Kč) | 507 Kč | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,027 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (447 Kč) | 471 Kč | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (1,464 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (1,641 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (261 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (113 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (133 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (14,555 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (10 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (1,156 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (127 Kč) | 151 Kč | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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