- 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 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€3.91) | €4.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €1.21 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (€2.77) | €4.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.46) | €1.44 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.35) | €5.10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.88) | €1.51 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.44) | €0.85 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (€2.43) | €1.22 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €9 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.65) | €1.84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.84) | €0.74 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in United States is 131% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (€1,723) | €696 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (€1,334) | €482 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€147) | €132 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (€1,335) | €458 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (€941) | €302 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€101) | €93 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €20 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (€297) | €331 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€103) | €92 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €6 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €80 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€72) | €92 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€100) | €100 | - 0% | |
| 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 | $22,073 (€18,749) | €20,090 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.60) | €1.51 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€74) | €31 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 58% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.27 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€93) | €40 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.57) | €4.34 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (€3.04) | €3.86 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.32) | €3.71 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (€2.88) | €1.64 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.55) | €2.18 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €12 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€37) | €30 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€143) | €39 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€67) | €51 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.06) | €3.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.85) | €4.28 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€365) | €560 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.50) | €0.53 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €42 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.33 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 44% more expensive than in Greece
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