Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (119元) | 43元 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (51元) | 37元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (29元) | 17元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (8元) | 14元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (26元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (12元) | 9元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (33元) | 48元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (12元) | 13元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (5.44元) | 6元 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (77元) | 97元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (15元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (4.50元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 (5,291元) | 13,898元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €469 (3,314元) | 8,379元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (1,011元) | 462元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (3,588元) | 6,525元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €302 (2,135元) | 4,376元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (894元) | 516元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (149元) | 140元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (2,897元) | 1,829元 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (848元) | 546元 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (67元) | 50元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (50元) | 66元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (527元) | 511元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (212元) | 288元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (587元) | 654元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (569元) | 844元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,244 (143,021元) | 148,501元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (210元) | 206元 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.56 (25元) | 28元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.99 (28元) | 27元 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (209元) | 386元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 (27元) | 30元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (24元) | 19元 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (23元) | 44元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (13元) | 21元 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (79元) | 82元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (197元) | 260元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (114元) | 122元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (255元) | 417元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (364元) | 319元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (72元) | 90元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.89 (27元) | 31元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (26元) | 19元 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (4,104元) | 2,968元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (0.21元) | 0.24元 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (266元) | 410元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.64 (33元) | 38元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 11% cheaper than in China
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