- Cost of Living
- United States
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (€4.03) | €4.40 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €1.21 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (€2.80) | €3.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.56) | €1.49 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.56) | €5.19 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.94) | €1.62 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (€1.40) | €0.81 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (€2.98) | €1.19 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €1.87 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (€1.87) | €0.76 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in United States is 142% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,036 (€1,796) | €679 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (€1,387) | €482 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€157) | €139 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (€1,387) | €445 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (€992) | €292 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€108) | €103 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €19 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€295) | €335 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€104) | €89 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €5.92 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 0% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €76 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€40) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €92 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €102 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 46% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,261 (€19,638) | €20,002 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.56 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €30 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 67% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.60 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €9 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €41 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.44 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.10) | €3.66 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (€4.49) | €3.54 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€3.04) | €1.58 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.64) | €2.09 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €11 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €28 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €15 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€152) | €37 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €46 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (€4.30) | €3.78 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.19) | €4.34 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€377) | €504 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.48 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €36 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.34 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 51% more expensive than in Greece
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