- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 109% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (COL$51,021) | COL$12,080 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (COL$24,607) | COL$15,341 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 (COL$16,753) | COL$7,026 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (COL$4,331) | COL$2,526 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.96 (COL$14,192) | COL$4,840 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (COL$5,394) | COL$2,680 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (COL$18,761) | COL$7,108 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (COL$5,827) | COL$5,051 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (COL$3,081) | COL$2,195 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (COL$4,326) | COL$2,685 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$30,824) | COL$34,105 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (COL$6,862) | COL$3,681 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (COL$2,730) | COL$2,232 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (COL$2,435,913) | COL$2,586,720 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €476 (COL$1,707,210) | COL$1,443,710 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (COL$484,488) | COL$315,468 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (COL$1,569,146) | COL$1,577,910 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €295 (COL$1,056,982) | COL$937,378 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (COL$351,503) | COL$211,574 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$67,468) | COL$70,388 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €332 (COL$1,189,943) | COL$1,293,540 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$332,021) | COL$301,502 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$25,770) | COL$19,186 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$22,086) | COL$12,879 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (COL$289,760) | COL$169,893 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (COL$107,236) | COL$125,537 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$333,681) | COL$254,018 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (COL$370,791) | COL$227,340 | + 63% | |
| 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 | €20,276 (COL$72,697,910) | COL$58,886,400 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (COL$5,487) | COL$2,405 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$108,224) | COL$114,680 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.51 (COL$12,584) | COL$16,914 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (COL$36,107) | COL$20,480 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (COL$139,717) | COL$111,187 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.99 (COL$14,307) | COL$17,751 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (COL$13,610) | COL$12,904 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (COL$12,940) | COL$15,155 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (COL$6,658) | COL$6,365 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (COL$7,445) | COL$3,950 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$41,868) | COL$17,601 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 120% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (COL$100,237) | COL$54,586 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$53,679) | COL$23,891 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (COL$131,617) | COL$142,991 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (COL$173,462) | COL$100,681 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$33,412) | COL$19,271 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (COL$13,310) | COL$6,081 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.32 (COL$15,491) | COL$6,734 | + 130% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €524 (COL$1,879,862) | COL$1,614,850 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (COL$1,948) | COL$219 | + 792% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (COL$142,960) | COL$106,942 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (COL$15,555) | COL$5,157 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 46% more expensive than in Colombia
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