- Cost of Living
- Greece
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (元114) | 元52 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (元54) | 元33 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (元37) | 元15 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (元9) | 元16 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (元33) | 元15 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.52 (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (元39) | 元62 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (元12) | 元14 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (元7) | 元7 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (元9) | 元5.58 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元67) | 元112 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (元15) | 元8 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (元5.78) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €686 (元5,364) | 元9,857 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €475 (元3,714) | 元4,887 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (元1,078) | 元453 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €435 (元3,404) | 元5,271 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €299 (元2,337) | 元3,511 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (元768) | 元303 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (元150) | 元85 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (元2,569) | 元2,507 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (元734) | 元625 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元57) | 元40 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (元48) | 元37 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (元629) | 元536 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (元258) | 元264 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (元695) | 元623 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (元807) | 元624 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,502 (元160,286) | 元141,949 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (元12) | 元7 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (元243) | 元145 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.84 (元30) | 元25 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (元86) | 元41 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (元308) | 元312 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (元33) | 元31 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (元30) | 元38 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (元29) | 元37 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (元13) | 元9 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (元16) | 元13 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (元92) | 元58 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (元222) | 元167 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (元115) | 元95 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (元301) | 元852 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (元388) | 元404 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (元72) | 元61 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (元30) | 元34 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (元33) | 元32 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €541 (元4,227) | 元3,309 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (元3.94) | 元0.81 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (元322) | 元355 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.36 (元34) | 元21 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 18% more expensive than in China
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