Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (117元) | 42元 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (53元) | 34元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (31元) | 15元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (32元) | 13元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (8元) | 5.82元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (10元) | 5.36元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (74元) | 103元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (15元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (5.61元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €740 (5,792元) | 8,839元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €492 (3,850元) | 4,621元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (898元) | 386元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €450 (3,526元) | 5,293元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 (2,629元) | 3,034元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (600元) | 280元 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (155元) | 87元 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (2,441元) | 2,283元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (903元) | 525元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (57元) | 38元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (48元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (576元) | 447元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (226元) | 235元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (648元) | 608元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (791元) | 568元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,609 (161,344元) | 129,883元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (12元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (236元) | 151元 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.52 (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (60元) | 34元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (298元) | 357元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (33元) | 40元 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (27元) | 50元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (31元) | 33元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (15元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (19元) | 11元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (86元) | 74元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (221元) | 179元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (117元) | 96元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (323元) | 1,203元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (389元) | 359元 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (75元) | 67元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (30元) | 32元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (32元) | 28元 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (3,648元) | 3,283元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (3.58元) | 0.28元 | + 1186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (317元) | 312元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (36元) | 20元 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,727 prices entered by 526 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 23% more expensive than in China
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