- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 100% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$50,631) | COL$12,181 | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$22,861) | COL$15,502 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (COL$16,597) | COL$7,143 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (COL$4,105) | COL$2,533 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (COL$13,448) | COL$4,729 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (COL$4,855) | COL$2,725 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (COL$17,221) | COL$7,274 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (COL$5,232) | COL$4,966 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (COL$2,891) | COL$2,204 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (COL$4,067) | COL$2,600 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$30,131) | COL$32,816 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (COL$6,267) | COL$3,766 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (COL$2,538) | COL$2,226 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €699 (COL$2,361,869) | COL$2,618,630 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €481 (COL$1,625,409) | COL$1,456,880 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (COL$444,752) | COL$353,305 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (COL$1,536,616) | COL$1,618,810 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €299 (COL$1,010,656) | COL$976,621 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (COL$313,437) | COL$220,306 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (COL$67,048) | COL$70,672 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (COL$1,113,392) | COL$1,303,880 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$312,302) | COL$300,320 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$25,473) | COL$18,847 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$21,199) | COL$12,542 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (COL$273,129) | COL$168,609 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$115,191) | COL$142,882 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (COL$309,379) | COL$243,683 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (COL$348,492) | COL$228,698 | + 52% | |
| 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 | €20,095 (COL$67,922,707) | COL$61,682,500 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (COL$5,095) | COL$2,308 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$106,117) | COL$113,966 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.27 (COL$11,048) | COL$15,721 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (COL$36,902) | COL$22,749 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (COL$133,774) | COL$109,490 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (COL$14,671) | COL$16,803 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (COL$12,897) | COL$13,277 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (COL$12,525) | COL$14,523 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (COL$5,505) | COL$6,435 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (COL$7,283) | COL$3,584 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$39,980) | COL$16,021 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 113% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (COL$99,072) | COL$52,353 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$49,428) | COL$23,934 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (COL$132,624) | COL$141,079 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (COL$170,337) | COL$94,776 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$31,096) | COL$19,900 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (COL$12,684) | COL$5,663 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (COL$14,481) | COL$6,585 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €556 (COL$1,879,124) | COL$1,594,070 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (COL$1,705) | COL$221 | + 672% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (COL$140,360) | COL$106,897 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (COL$14,675) | COL$5,098 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 39% more expensive than in Colombia
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