Cost of living in Greece compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 ($5.06) | $2.76 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 ($1.65) | $1.05 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 ($4.96) | $2.42 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 ($1.96) | $1.21 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $3.80 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 ($1.73) | $2.03 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 ($1.08) | $1.18 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 ($1.66) | $1.54 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 ($2.40) | $2.08 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 ($1.07) | $0.96 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 ($934) | $676 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 ($621) | $399 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 ($210) | $58 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 ($567) | $530 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 ($398) | $292 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 ($145) | $44 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $24 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($368) | $457 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($111) | $162 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($86) | $60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($96) | $112 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($101) | $82 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 52% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 ($23,962) | $20,603 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 ($2.11) | $0.83 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 ($33) | $22 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 ($4.78) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 ($45) | $36 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 ($4.16) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 ($3.92) | $4.12 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 ($4.85) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 ($3.07) | $2.16 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 ($3.00) | $1.68 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $14 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($34) | $18 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $12 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($38) | $43 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($52) | $51 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 ($4.10) | $3.46 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 ($4.55) | $1.84 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 ($580) | $838 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 ($0.49) | $0.20 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($41) | $51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 ($4.95) | $4.92 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Greece is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador
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