Cost of living in Greece compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (C$2.22) | C$2.95 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (C$7) | C$5.30 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (C$2.64) | C$4.93 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (C$2.33) | C$4.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (C$1.45) | C$2.97 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (C$2.24) | C$3.38 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (C$3.23) | C$2.82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (C$1.43) | C$2.98 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (C$1,257) | C$2,782 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (C$836) | C$2,191 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (C$282) | C$198 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (C$764) | C$1,800 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (C$535) | C$1,448 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (C$196) | C$131 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$35) | C$74 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (C$495) | C$452 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$150) | C$192 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$29 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (C$116) | C$78 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$52) | C$55 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$129) | C$119 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$137) | C$146 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (C$32,258) | C$30,155 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (C$2.85) | C$1.72 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (C$44) | C$111 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (C$6) | C$13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$31 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (C$61) | C$96 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (C$5.60) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (C$5.27) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (C$4.13) | C$4.26 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (C$4.04) | C$3.45 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$20) | C$30 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$45) | C$66 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$31 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (C$51) | C$127 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (C$69) | C$106 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (C$5.52) | C$5.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (C$6) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (C$781) | C$774 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (C$0.67) | C$0.42 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$55) | C$63 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (C$7) | C$17 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 31% cheaper than in Canada
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