Cost of living in Greece compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($19) | $10 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 ($5.00) | $3.11 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 ($1.96) | $1.06 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 ($5.85) | $2.35 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 ($2.20) | $1.51 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $5.08 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($2.38) | $1.69 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.36) | $1.27 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 ($1.63) | $1.81 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($16) | $12 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 ($2.35) | $2.10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 ($1.11) | $1.10 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 ($1,215) | $746 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 ($816) | $453 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 ($200) | $50 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 ($767) | $499 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 ($538) | $302 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 ($165) | $37 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $20 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 ($420) | $395 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 ($140) | $118 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($91) | $56 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($33) | $43 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($105) | $100 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 ($114) | $79 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 ($26,745) | $21,660 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($2.07) | $1.05 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 ($29) | $26 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| 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) | €4.48 ($5.02) | $5.74 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($53) | $44 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 ($5.63) | $5.27 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 ($4.68) | $4.75 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 ($4.63) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 ($2.73) | $2.13 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 ($3.34) | $1.82 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($15) | $14 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Greece | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($47) | $22 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $13 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 ($68) | $47 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($73) | $49 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $10 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 ($4.93) | $3.81 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 ($5.35) | $2.53 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 ($1,148) | $631 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($49) | $43 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.81 ($5.39) | $6 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador
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