Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 26% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 48% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 72) | R$ 47 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 34 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.78 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 58 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.75 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 56% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 (R$ 5,402) | R$ 3,120 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €720 (R$ 3,795) | R$ 1,946 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (R$ 1,247) | R$ 857 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €619 (R$ 3,265) | R$ 2,751 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €394 (R$ 2,077) | R$ 1,885 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (R$ 909) | R$ 345 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 145) | R$ 65 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,110) | R$ 1,711 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 458) | R$ 615 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 30 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (R$ 403) | R$ 240 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 172) | R$ 270 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 441) | R$ 432 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (R$ 481) | R$ 277 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 6% cheaper than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (R$ 130,049) | R$ 107,109 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.75 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (R$ 169) | R$ 270 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (R$ 61) | R$ 37 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 19% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 70 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (R$ 222) | R$ 238 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.16 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.92 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (R$ 67) | R$ 62 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 59% more expensive than in Salvador (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 194) | R$ 102 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 85) | R$ 59 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (R$ 217) | R$ 142 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 279) | R$ 190 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 27 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (R$ 3,087) | R$ 4,566 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 1.00 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 209) | R$ 155 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 868 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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