Cost of living in Greece compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (C$18) | C$24 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (C$2.34) | C$3.28 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (C$2.88) | C$5.56 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (C$2.74) | C$5.47 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.77) | C$3.31 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (C$2.29) | C$4.03 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (C$18) | C$21 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (C$3.48) | C$3.23 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (C$1.07) | C$2.58 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Greece is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (C$1,145) | C$2,889 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (C$930) | C$2,295 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (C$222) | C$240 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (C$756) | C$2,062 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (C$557) | C$1,501 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (C$223) | C$128 | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$31) | C$65 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (C$539) | C$401 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$160) | C$213 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$30 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (C$90) | C$80 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$51) | C$57 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$144) | C$147 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$199) | C$173 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (C$41,668) | C$33,546 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (C$2.81) | C$1.60 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (C$41) | C$106 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (C$8) | C$24 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$74) | C$103 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (C$2.94) | C$10 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (C$4.20) | C$4.45 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (C$3.48) | C$3.63 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$31 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$48) | C$68 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$31 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (C$57) | C$217 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (C$66) | C$129 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$5.88) | C$5.88 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (C$1,239) | C$808 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (C$7) | C$18 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Greece is 35% cheaper than in Canada
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