Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (144元) | 41元 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (66元) | 38元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (38元) | 15元 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (44元) | 15元 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (17元) | 11元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (12元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (117元) | 89元 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (18元) | 8元 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,058 (8,932元) | 11,256元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (6,143元) | 5,000元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (1,509元) | 450元 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (5,781元) | 6,564元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (4,055元) | 3,518元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (1,244元) | 296元 | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (179元) | 100元 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (3,164元) | 1,460元 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (1,057元) | 553元 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (83元) | 45元 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (81元) | 50元 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (686元) | 418元 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (246元) | 302元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (789元) | 553元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (857元) | 705元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (201,462元) | 142,248元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (15元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (217元) | 217元 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (69元) | 45元 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (72元) | 60元 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (397元) | 114元 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (42元) | 67元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (35元) | 57元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (35元) | 25元 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (21元) | 6元 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (25元) | 15元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (112元) | 64元 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (352元) | 169元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (145元) | 100元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (512元) | 1,179元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (549元) | 320元 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (97元) | 81元 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (37元) | 28元 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (40元) | 19元 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (8,648元) | 3,720元 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (368元) | 374元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (42元) | 25元 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 38% more expensive than in China
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