- Cost of Living
- Greece
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (113元) | 53元 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (54元) | 33元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (37元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (31元) | 16元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (12元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (41元) | 60元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (10元) | 5.63元 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (68元) | 115元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (15元) | 8元 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (6元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (5,436元) | 9,977元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €480 (3,843元) | 4,679元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (1,109元) | 428元 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €439 (3,512元) | 5,568元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €294 (2,350元) | 3,518元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (785元) | 294元 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (151元) | 88元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €330 (2,644元) | 2,285元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (725元) | 634元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (58元) | 40元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (50元) | 38元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (632元) | 541元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (241元) | 279元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (740元) | 615元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (817元) | 663元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,059 (160,543元) | 143,740元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (12元) | 7元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (242元) | 147元 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.42 (27元) | 25元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (75元) | 38元 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (325元) | 266元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.84 (31元) | 29元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (28元) | 39元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (15元) | 9元 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (95元) | 59元 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (223元) | 158元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (120元) | 86元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (294元) | 700元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (383元) | 384元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (74元) | 61元 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (35元) | 33元 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €524 (4,196元) | 3,316元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.53 (4.20元) | 1.07元 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (309元) | 337元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (35元) | 20元 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,517 prices entered by 966 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 19% more expensive than in China
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