Cost of living in Greece compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Greece is 36% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($13) | $9 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 ($5.11) | $2.90 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 ($1.73) | $1.07 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 ($4.63) | $2.43 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 ($2.13) | $1.14 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $3.76 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 ($2.03) | $1.96 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.31) | $1.37 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 ($1.70) | $1.75 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 ($2.58) | $2.05 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 ($0.79) | $1.09 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Greece is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 ($849) | $857 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 ($690) | $451 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 ($165) | $56 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 ($561) | $518 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 ($413) | $302 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 ($165) | $52 | + 220% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($23) | $24 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 ($399) | $365 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 ($119) | $151 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($7) | $9 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 ($67) | $59 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($38) | $38 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($106) | $110 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 ($148) | $107 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 ($30,891) | $19,815 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.08) | $0.90 | + 131% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 ($31) | $23 | + 36% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 ($4.85) | $5.73 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 ($6) | $13 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($55) | $42 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 ($2.18) | $5.51 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 ($3.67) | $3.76 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.27) | $7 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 ($3.11) | $2.45 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.58) | $2.07 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $12 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($36) | $20 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($16) | $12 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($43) | $53 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($49) | $44 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 ($4.36) | $4.12 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 ($5.87) | $2.42 | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 ($918) | $847 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($36) | $48 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 ($5.46) | $5.09 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Greece is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador
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