- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 102% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$51,329) | COL$12,221 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,489) | COL$15,935 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (COL$16,185) | COL$7,539 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (COL$4,395) | COL$2,477 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (COL$14,448) | COL$4,971 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 (COL$5,203) | COL$2,883 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (COL$18,898) | COL$7,076 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (COL$5,811) | COL$5,174 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (COL$2,966) | COL$2,198 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (COL$4,316) | COL$2,836 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$28,865) | COL$37,405 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.88 (COL$6,815) | COL$3,606 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (COL$2,858) | COL$2,165 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €668 (COL$2,426,406) | COL$2,620,510 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €485 (COL$1,760,609) | COL$1,485,840 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (COL$496,593) | COL$320,060 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €440 (COL$1,599,358) | COL$1,690,550 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €291 (COL$1,055,996) | COL$957,446 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (COL$359,019) | COL$247,103 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$69,826) | COL$75,774 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €337 (COL$1,223,155) | COL$1,322,900 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$313,966) | COL$298,877 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,663) | COL$21,344 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$22,087) | COL$13,538 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (COL$272,532) | COL$164,508 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (COL$104,336) | COL$122,398 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$336,398) | COL$255,900 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (COL$371,821) | COL$225,757 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,634 (COL$71,336,891) | COL$57,966,800 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (COL$5,673) | COL$2,392 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$110,339) | COL$116,574 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.39 (COL$12,299) | COL$17,653 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$34,045) | COL$18,832 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (COL$142,813) | COL$97,584 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (COL$16,145) | COL$20,207 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (COL$13,312) | COL$12,539 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (COL$13,328) | COL$15,236 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (COL$5,726) | COL$6,151 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (COL$7,617) | COL$4,037 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$42,044) | COL$17,810 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 117% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (COL$99,956) | COL$51,676 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$55,577) | COL$23,376 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (COL$141,490) | COL$141,010 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (COL$162,984) | COL$102,576 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$34,048) | COL$18,652 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (COL$13,683) | COL$6,066 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (COL$15,918) | COL$5,852 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (COL$1,830,895) | COL$1,686,760 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (COL$1,946) | COL$249 | + 681% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (COL$130,784) | COL$103,775 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (COL$15,812) | COL$5,370 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 44% more expensive than in Colombia
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