Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$61,527) | COL$26,870 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$33,120) | COL$19,478 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.61 (COL$16,381) | COL$8,088 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (COL$5,775) | COL$2,886 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (COL$18,460) | COL$6,407 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.31 (COL$5,948) | COL$2,864 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (COL$20,505) | COL$9,180 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (COL$6,523) | COL$6,002 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (COL$3,565) | COL$2,565 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (COL$5,373) | COL$3,021 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (COL$46,054) | COL$41,529 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (COL$9,170) | COL$4,519 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (COL$3,159) | COL$2,277 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €711 (COL$3,228,219) | COL$2,604,780 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (COL$2,298,112) | COL$1,278,850 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (COL$488,935) | COL$247,669 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €503 (COL$2,283,605) | COL$1,377,810 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (COL$1,504,532) | COL$788,285 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (COL$396,963) | COL$161,338 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$87,959) | COL$64,742 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (COL$1,233,780) | COL$1,270,050 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$429,419) | COL$351,451 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (COL$41,137) | COL$18,387 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$28,379) | COL$12,275 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (COL$333,169) | COL$192,249 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (COL$117,845) | COL$110,478 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (COL$369,994) | COL$273,100 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (COL$352,767) | COL$219,050 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,607 (COL$89,056,475) | COL$62,557,100 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (COL$7,349) | COL$2,990 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (COL$144,008) | COL$134,397 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$32,340) | COL$14,595 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$36,212) | COL$13,944 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (COL$147,355) | COL$84,738 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (COL$28,465) | COL$15,360 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.93 (COL$17,865) | COL$12,487 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (COL$18,214) | COL$15,729 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (COL$8,847) | COL$6,159 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (COL$10,252) | COL$4,890 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$51,807) | COL$23,691 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$142,383) | COL$34,490 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$69,268) | COL$24,661 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (COL$181,924) | COL$84,166 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (COL$224,788) | COL$94,624 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$44,734) | COL$24,712 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.67 (COL$16,681) | COL$8,073 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 (COL$19,340) | COL$3,666 | + 427% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €508 (COL$2,308,245) | COL$2,001,630 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$221 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (COL$172,062) | COL$123,758 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (COL$20,646) | COL$7,802 | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Greece is 58% more expensive than in Colombia
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