Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$56,345) | COL$16,891 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$25,720) | COL$16,614 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.11 (COL$15,232) | COL$7,019 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (COL$4,682) | COL$2,725 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.96 (COL$14,702) | COL$5,424 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (COL$6,241) | COL$2,676 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (COL$18,321) | COL$7,629 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.51 (COL$5,598) | COL$5,028 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (COL$3,571) | COL$2,186 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (COL$4,886) | COL$2,872 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$33,723) | COL$41,676 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (COL$7,300) | COL$3,956 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (COL$2,645) | COL$2,133 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €742 (COL$2,754,350) | COL$2,557,810 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (COL$1,875,886) | COL$1,262,850 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (COL$446,676) | COL$255,024 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €462 (COL$1,715,646) | COL$1,509,380 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €339 (COL$1,258,436) | COL$835,918 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (COL$282,377) | COL$163,042 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (COL$75,304) | COL$74,798 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (COL$1,173,849) | COL$1,230,610 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (COL$380,729) | COL$314,009 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (COL$27,678) | COL$16,182 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$22,850) | COL$15,867 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (COL$301,831) | COL$158,570 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (COL$96,597) | COL$97,537 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (COL$316,573) | COL$243,186 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (COL$373,031) | COL$201,477 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 16% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,420 (COL$72,050,950) | COL$58,127,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (COL$5,820) | COL$3,022 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$111,304) | COL$121,654 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (COL$18,180) | COL$15,175 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$31,324) | COL$20,099 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (COL$123,714) | COL$78,750 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.64 (COL$17,232) | COL$17,844 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (COL$13,566) | COL$12,467 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (COL$14,881) | COL$14,610 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (COL$6,541) | COL$6,191 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (COL$9,105) | COL$4,311 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$40,983) | COL$19,729 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 125% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (COL$96,254) | COL$38,662 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$54,747) | COL$21,483 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (COL$138,293) | COL$98,481 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (COL$171,150) | COL$88,656 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (COL$34,450) | COL$21,926 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (COL$12,949) | COL$6,857 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (COL$15,681) | COL$4,184 | + 275% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (COL$1,747,097) | COL$1,690,780 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (COL$1,614) | COL$194 | + 732% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (COL$155,658) | COL$111,876 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.51 (COL$16,718) | COL$6,477 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Greece is 49% more expensive than in Colombia
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