- Cost of Living
- United States
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (€3.90) | €4.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.76) | €1.20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (€2.73) | €3.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.40) | €1.48 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.33) | €5.33 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (€2.87) | €1.61 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.37) | €0.86 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (€2.69) | €1.21 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.64) | €1.91 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.82) | €0.74 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United States is 136% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (€1,728) | €678 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (€1,326) | €480 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€151) | €139 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (€1,334) | €433 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (€952) | €293 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€104) | €98 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €19 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (€286) | €324 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€102) | €91 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €6 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €82 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€38) | €31 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €93 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€97) | €103 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 38% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,136 (€18,843) | €20,407 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (€0.64) | €1.53 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€72) | €31 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 56% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.84 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (€96) | €38 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.81) | €4.22 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€2.97) | €3.82 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.33) | €3.68 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (€2.91) | €1.90 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.57) | €2.08 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 1% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €28 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€143) | €38 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€67) | €50 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.13) | €3.72 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (€4.95) | €4.28 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€365) | €524 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (€0.27) | €0.55 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.35 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 41% more expensive than in Greece
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