Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Athens | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 zł) | 55 zł | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (38 zł) | 40 zł | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (27 zł) | 32 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.94 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (10 zł) | 23 zł | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32 zł) | 37 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (5.59 zł) | 5.66 zł | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (7 zł) | 5.49 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (51 zł) | 65 zł | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (4.76 zł) | 8 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 47% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,175 (5,029 zł) | 9,092 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €799 (3,419 zł) | 6,527 zł | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (870 zł) | 1,986 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €658 (2,818 zł) | 5,358 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €491 (2,103 zł) | 4,123 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (648 zł) | 1,329 zł | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (94 zł) | 75 zł | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €416 (1,782 zł) | 2,381 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (368 zł) | 847 zł | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (51 zł) | 83 zł | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (31 zł) | 100 zł | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (377 zł) | 406 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (133 zł) | 185 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (477 zł) | 408 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (355 zł) | 600 zł | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,847 (110,655 zł) | 144,207 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (121 zł) | 175 zł | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (51 zł) | 35 zł | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 44% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.78 (20 zł) | 50 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (37 zł) | 98 zł | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (214 zł) | 371 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (25 zł) | 33 zł | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.80 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.80 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (62 zł) | 161 zł | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (186 zł) | 229 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (69 zł) | 68 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (184 zł) | 619 zł | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (232 zł) | 236 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (47 zł) | 49 zł | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.44 (23 zł) | 28 zł | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (2,499 zł) | 3,065 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (1.71 zł) | 1.04 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (195 zł) | 214 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (22 zł) | 22 zł | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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