Cost of living in Greece compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (kr101) | kr135 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr53) | kr81 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (kr34) | kr40 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (kr11) | kr13 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (kr34) | kr35 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (kr13) | kr29 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (kr39) | kr49 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (kr13) | kr20 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (kr7) | kr13 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr64) | kr81 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (kr18) | kr19 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (kr8) | kr20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 54% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €855 (kr6,360) | kr17,952 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €674 (kr5,017) | kr13,200 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (kr1,559) | kr1,801 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €523 (kr3,888) | kr11,795 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €416 (kr3,092) | kr8,537 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (kr996) | kr872 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (kr197) | kr239 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (kr2,479) | kr2,807 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (kr762) | kr525 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (kr76) | kr67 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (kr51) | kr181 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (kr570) | kr763 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (kr249) | kr339 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (kr624) | kr779 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (kr685) | kr1,114 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 45% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,349 (kr166,258) | kr290,140 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (kr16) | kr15 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (kr226) | kr572 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 29% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (kr40) | kr39 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr63) | kr178 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (kr287) | kr400 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (kr29) | kr41 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (kr25) | kr31 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.60 (kr34) | kr28 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.48 (kr18) | kr12 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (kr21) | kr16 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (kr98) | kr256 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Greece | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (kr249) | kr379 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr119) | kr245 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (kr261) | kr1,135 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (kr354) | kr742 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr78) | kr93 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (kr26) | kr41 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (kr31) | kr51 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €367 (kr2,728) | kr5,164 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (kr3.42) | kr1.04 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (kr288) | kr284 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.38 (kr33) | kr59 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 39% cheaper than in Denmark
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