Cost of living in Greece compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (R$ 114) | R$ 39 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 37 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.57 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 25 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 49 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.48 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,075 (R$ 7,178) | R$ 4,066 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (R$ 4,860) | R$ 2,735 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (R$ 1,194) | R$ 733 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (R$ 4,573) | R$ 3,030 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (R$ 3,208) | R$ 2,012 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (R$ 984) | R$ 513 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (R$ 142) | R$ 89 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (R$ 2,503) | R$ 1,814 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (R$ 836) | R$ 653 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 66) | R$ 31 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 22 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (R$ 543) | R$ 284 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R$ 195) | R$ 289 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (R$ 624) | R$ 425 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (R$ 678) | R$ 324 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,325 (R$ 162,415) | R$ 117,650 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (R$ 172) | R$ 244 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 52 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (R$ 314) | R$ 266 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (R$ 89) | R$ 59 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Greece | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 279) | R$ 116 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 115) | R$ 60 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (R$ 405) | R$ 245 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (R$ 434) | R$ 238 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 76) | R$ 32 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (R$ 6,841) | R$ 3,698 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (R$ 292) | R$ 142 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,970 prices entered by 1,558 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 52% more expensive than in Brazil
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