Cost of living in Greece compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Greece is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$21) | AU$23 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (AU$2.64) | AU$2.04 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (AU$3.25) | AU$6 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (AU$3.09) | AU$5.14 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.62 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (AU$2.59) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (AU$3.93) | AU$3.70 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (AU$1.20) | AU$3.35 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Greece is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (AU$1,293) | AU$4,709 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (AU$1,051) | AU$3,109 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (AU$251) | AU$214 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (AU$854) | AU$2,788 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (AU$629) | AU$2,151 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (AU$251) | AU$174 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (AU$35) | AU$76 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (AU$609) | AU$793 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (AU$181) | AU$288 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$11) | AU$48 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (AU$102) | AU$129 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$57) | AU$95 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (AU$162) | AU$179 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (AU$225) | AU$209 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (AU$47,069) | AU$38,866 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (AU$3.17) | AU$1.99 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (AU$47) | AU$185 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (AU$83) | AU$81 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (AU$3.32) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (AU$5.60) | AU$5.56 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (AU$4.98) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (AU$4.74) | AU$4.36 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (AU$3.93) | AU$5.30 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$54) | AU$68 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$25) | AU$46 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (AU$65) | AU$262 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (AU$75) | AU$127 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$5.10 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (AU$1,399) | AU$1,070 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.95 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (AU$55) | AU$92 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (AU$8) | AU$43 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,158 prices entered by 440 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 44% cheaper than in Australia
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