Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (101元) | 46元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 40元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (36元) | 16元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (12元) | 18元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (35元) | 19元 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (14元) | 11元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (53元) | 63元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (8元) | 6元 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (72元) | 118元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (17元) | 8元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (8元) | 16元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (6,628元) | 15,059元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (4,405元) | 9,006元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (1,487元) | 421元 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (4,026元) | 7,547元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (2,823元) | 4,347元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (1,032元) | 262元 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (183元) | 115元 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (2,612元) | 1,143元 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (789元) | 589元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (70元) | 39元 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (50元) | 51元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (609元) | 529元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (274元) | 248元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (680元) | 626元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (720元) | 828元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (170,057元) | 161,247元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (15元) | 9元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (235元) | 204元 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (34元) | 39元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (59元) | 27元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (323元) | 391元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (29元) | 53元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (34元) | 34元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (22元) | 13元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (21元) | 15元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (107元) | 74元 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (239元) | 265元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (120元) | 110元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (269元) | 1,294元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (366元) | 348元 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 79元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (29元) | 29元 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (32元) | 18元 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (4,119元) | 3,321元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (3.51元) | 0.20元 | + 1654% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (292元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (36元) | 24元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,437 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 8% more expensive than in China
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