Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Greece is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (COL$52,335) | COL$35,926 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,449) | COL$26,648 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (COL$19,858) | COL$10,705 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (COL$6,734) | COL$4,545 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (COL$17,985) | COL$9,776 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (COL$8,283) | COL$4,171 | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$27,970) | COL$12,479 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (COL$7,878) | COL$9,405 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (COL$5,101) | COL$3,552 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (COL$6,604) | COL$4,084 | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (COL$50,402) | COL$47,778 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (COL$10,007) | COL$6,561 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (COL$3,065) | COL$3,694 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Greece is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (COL$3,294,474) | COL$3,431,470 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (COL$2,677,916) | COL$1,816,540 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (COL$640,102) | COL$334,934 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (COL$2,176,396) | COL$1,939,220 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (COL$1,603,472) | COL$1,047,990 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (COL$640,673) | COL$234,976 | + 173% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (COL$89,266) | COL$74,151 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (COL$1,551,037) | COL$1,386,040 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (COL$460,903) | COL$444,453 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (COL$40,440) | COL$21,857 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (COL$27,923) | COL$14,400 | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (COL$259,929) | COL$205,158 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (COL$145,712) | COL$139,363 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (COL$413,475) | COL$358,761 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (COL$573,047) | COL$301,004 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (COL$119,935,843) | COL$73,975,400 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (COL$8,077) | COL$4,009 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (COL$119,432) | COL$147,580 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (COL$18,816) | COL$21,178 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (COL$24,003) | COL$27,786 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (COL$211,729) | COL$120,452 | + 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (COL$8,463) | COL$24,902 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (COL$14,263) | COL$14,232 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (COL$12,694) | COL$19,846 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (COL$12,081) | COL$8,145 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (COL$10,010) | COL$6,086 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$50,330) | COL$32,498 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 55% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (COL$138,440) | COL$51,543 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$63,641) | COL$30,038 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (COL$165,475) | COL$134,433 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (COL$190,393) | COL$125,396 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$39,373) | COL$33,247 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (COL$16,926) | COL$10,735 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (COL$22,775) | COL$5,952 | + 283% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (COL$3,565,930) | COL$2,545,900 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$203 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (COL$140,091) | COL$112,857 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (COL$21,195) | COL$9,009 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Greece is 31% more expensive than in Colombia
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