- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 103% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$49,926) | COL$12,155 | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$23,602) | COL$15,482 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (COL$16,480) | COL$6,939 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (COL$4,120) | COL$2,496 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (COL$14,274) | COL$4,773 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.51 (COL$5,169) | COL$2,745 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.02 (COL$17,157) | COL$7,256 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (COL$5,404) | COL$5,157 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (COL$2,827) | COL$2,161 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (COL$4,139) | COL$2,636 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$29,549) | COL$33,762 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (COL$6,525) | COL$3,716 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (COL$2,537) | COL$2,290 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €688 (COL$2,353,998) | COL$2,637,940 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €475 (COL$1,624,330) | COL$1,447,160 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (COL$474,927) | COL$310,616 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (COL$1,496,992) | COL$1,632,900 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €301 (COL$1,029,791) | COL$989,076 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (COL$345,807) | COL$220,382 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$66,058) | COL$72,166 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €326 (COL$1,115,815) | COL$1,307,080 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (COL$326,956) | COL$299,007 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$24,727) | COL$18,027 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$21,196) | COL$12,426 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (COL$275,250) | COL$173,364 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (COL$112,889) | COL$133,492 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (COL$306,456) | COL$251,177 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (COL$355,417) | COL$229,812 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (COL$70,083,075) | COL$62,117,100 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (COL$5,205) | COL$2,348 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$106,607) | COL$114,895 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.89 (COL$13,292) | COL$15,819 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (COL$38,509) | COL$21,625 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (COL$135,106) | COL$121,706 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (COL$14,445) | COL$15,997 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.86 (COL$13,189) | COL$13,022 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (COL$12,835) | COL$15,156 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (COL$5,746) | COL$6,057 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (COL$7,056) | COL$3,896 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$40,679) | COL$16,815 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 111% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (COL$98,138) | COL$53,841 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$49,985) | COL$24,101 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (COL$131,513) | COL$126,256 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$169,757) | COL$100,052 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$31,554) | COL$20,098 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (COL$12,996) | COL$5,827 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (COL$14,650) | COL$6,898 | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €541 (COL$1,848,893) | COL$1,643,520 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (COL$1,726) | COL$221 | + 682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (COL$140,724) | COL$108,635 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (COL$14,888) | COL$5,167 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 39% more expensive than in Colombia
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