Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$63,534) | COL$22,138 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$31,909) | COL$17,239 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (COL$15,186) | COL$7,284 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (COL$5,062) | COL$2,723 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (COL$16,041) | COL$5,450 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (COL$6,029) | COL$2,764 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (COL$20,611) | COL$7,861 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (COL$5,831) | COL$5,378 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (COL$3,840) | COL$2,124 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (COL$5,181) | COL$2,961 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (COL$40,012) | COL$40,381 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (COL$8,142) | COL$4,256 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (COL$3,112) | COL$2,184 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €736 (COL$3,077,983) | COL$2,544,290 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €515 (COL$2,156,407) | COL$1,219,720 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (COL$481,991) | COL$223,080 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €451 (COL$1,885,210) | COL$1,515,210 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €344 (COL$1,439,875) | COL$827,339 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (COL$351,422) | COL$156,810 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (COL$85,286) | COL$71,603 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €278 (COL$1,164,456) | COL$1,194,910 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (COL$416,915) | COL$349,760 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$31,349) | COL$19,339 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$25,703) | COL$10,204 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (COL$302,963) | COL$159,394 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (COL$131,041) | COL$104,048 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (COL$360,200) | COL$246,178 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (COL$386,150) | COL$210,845 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,464 (COL$89,814,271) | COL$61,981,700 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (COL$6,513) | COL$2,412 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$126,162) | COL$127,848 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.56 (COL$19,089) | COL$15,899 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$38,579) | COL$13,693 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (COL$158,748) | COL$80,336 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (COL$15,754) | COL$18,245 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (COL$15,841) | COL$12,071 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (COL$14,286) | COL$15,312 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (COL$8,181) | COL$6,321 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (COL$9,955) | COL$4,656 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$46,089) | COL$20,089 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 137% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (COL$136,348) | COL$33,903 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$64,060) | COL$23,601 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (COL$172,763) | COL$92,064 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (COL$214,014) | COL$97,727 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$40,655) | COL$21,885 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (COL$16,210) | COL$7,423 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (COL$18,042) | COL$3,540 | + 410% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (COL$1,936,098) | COL$1,778,020 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (COL$1,501) | COL$192 | + 680% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (COL$161,018) | COL$121,424 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (COL$19,579) | COL$8,423 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greece is 66% more expensive than in Colombia
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