Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (105元) | 56元 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (56元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (28元) | 16元 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (28元) | 14元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (10元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (36元) | 56元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (9元) | 6元 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (73元) | 119元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (15元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (6元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €784 (6,121元) | 7,672元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €541 (4,223元) | 4,517元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (904元) | 412元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €513 (4,003元) | 7,031元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €354 (2,763元) | 4,064元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (637元) | 279元 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (156元) | 88元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €278 (2,168元) | 2,091元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (738元) | 619元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (64元) | 43元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (48元) | 41元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (557元) | 415元 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (195元) | 211元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (725元) | 590元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (658元) | 663元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (165,422元) | 159,594元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (11元) | 6元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (245元) | 176元 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (43元) | 30元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (62元) | 36元 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (238元) | 440元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (38元) | 35元 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (30元) | 38元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (29元) | 36元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (15元) | 10元 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (17元) | 11元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (87元) | 80元 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (267元) | 206元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (119元) | 97元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (312元) | 743元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (374元) | 429元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 67元 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (31元) | 35元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.42 (35元) | 32元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 (3,833元) | 3,535元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (7元) | 0.68元 | + 917% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (300元) | 481元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.52 (35元) | 23元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 20% more expensive than in China
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