Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in United States is 39% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €16 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.52 (€5.32) | €4.47 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€1.03) | €1.68 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.00 (€4.82) | €5.23 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (€4.30) | €2.00 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (€3.63) | €2.12 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.90) | €1.21 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.06 (€3.92) | €1.45 | + 170% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€17) | €14 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (€2.81) | €2.09 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (€2.53) | €1.09 | + 132% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in United States is 142% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,758 (€2,659) | €1,090 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,039 (€1,965) | €728 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (€219) | €174 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,063 (€1,989) | €685 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,471 (€1,418) | €480 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (€160) | €147 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€57) | €21 | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (€243) | €375 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (€143) | €125 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (€14) | €10 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€33) | €10 | + 241% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in United States is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€54) | €81 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€51) | €29 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (€102) | €93 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (€134) | €102 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in United States is 62% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,117 (€29,035) | €23,874 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (€0.90) | €1.84 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€77) | €30 | + 157% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 110% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €4.48 | + 106% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€21) | €9 | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $174 (€168) | €47 | + 256% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €5.03 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (€5.09) | €4.18 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €4.13 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (€4.83) | €2.44 | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (€2.32) | €2.98 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€29) | €13 | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (€59) | €42 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€29) | €17 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (€200) | €61 | + 230% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (€100) | €65 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.83) | €4.40 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €4.70 | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $489 (€472) | €1,025 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (€0.53) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (€62) | €42 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €4.96 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 69% more expensive than in Greece
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