Cost of living in Greece compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 25% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (kr98) | kr106 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr53) | kr74 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (kr27) | kr33 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (kr10) | kr10 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (kr27) | kr32 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (kr9) | kr28 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (kr34) | kr50 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (kr10) | kr19 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (kr6) | kr12 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (kr9) | kr9 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (kr70) | kr85 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (kr14) | kr20 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (kr5.94) | kr11 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 55% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €758 (kr5,635) | kr13,478 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €513 (kr3,815) | kr10,074 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (kr838) | kr1,839 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €475 (kr3,534) | kr8,497 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €338 (kr2,514) | kr6,776 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (kr564) | kr1,188 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (kr144) | kr187 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (kr2,021) | kr2,724 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr703) | kr738 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr61) | kr59 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (kr45) | kr146 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 40% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (kr524) | kr856 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (kr185) | kr335 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (kr691) | kr931 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (kr627) | kr1,008 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (kr157,559) | kr261,577 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (kr11) | kr11 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (kr231) | kr612 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 51% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (kr41) | kr52 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr59) | kr103 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (kr227) | kr1,500 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (kr37) | kr42 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (kr28) | kr24 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (kr28) | kr46 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (kr15) | kr12 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (kr16) | kr13 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (kr79) | kr193 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (kr232) | kr373 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (kr113) | kr196 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (kr289) | kr835 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (kr348) | kr721 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (kr72) | kr103 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (kr29) | kr44 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (kr32) | kr47 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (kr3,528) | kr4,430 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (kr7) | kr1.00 | + 563% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (kr291) | kr240 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 (kr34) | kr53 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 37% cheaper than in Denmark
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