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Cost of living in Greece compared to China
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (106元) | 49元 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (51元) | 34元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (34元) | 14元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (31元) | 15元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (37元) | 60元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (7元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (9元) | 5.60元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (58元) | 111元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (15元) | 7元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (5.69元) | 11元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €666 (5,024元) | 8,931元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €488 (3,676元) | 4,334元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (1,077元) | 428元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €419 (3,160元) | 5,203元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €295 (2,224元) | 3,294元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (751元) | 264元 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (146元) | 89元 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €343 (2,590元) | 2,101元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (594元) | 714元 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58元) | 36元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.99 (45元) | 54元 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (540元) | 522元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (185元) | 278元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (646元) | 628元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (760元) | 658元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,115 (151,670元) | 141,996元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (230元) | 152元 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.26 (25元) | 29元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (56元) | 36元 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (287元) | 281元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.53 (34元) | 46元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 (29元) | 39元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.89 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (12元) | 10元 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (17元) | 14元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (82元) | 56元 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (210元) | 164元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (114元) | 90元 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (246元) | 966元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (334元) | 393元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 60元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (34元) | 31元 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (3,388元) | 3,300元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.69 (5.21元) | 0.81元 | + 546% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (265元) | 321元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (33元) | 21元 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,044 prices entered by 860 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 17% more expensive than in China
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