Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 41% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €14 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.80 (€5.32) | €4.64 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.00) | €1.53 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.49 (€4.11) | €4.61 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (€4.23) | €1.79 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (€3.89) | €1.74 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (€2.00) | €0.96 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (€3.02) | €1.47 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €9 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.53 (€2.32) | €2.42 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (€2.60) | €1.05 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United States is 152% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,840 (€2,603) | €855 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,110 (€1,934) | €674 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (€196) | €210 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,987 (€1,822) | €523 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,470 (€1,347) | €416 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€137) | €134 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€54) | €26 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (€265) | €333 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (€113) | €102 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€29) | €7 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€48) | €77 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€44) | €34 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€86) | €84 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (€111) | €92 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 45% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,040 (€24,787) | €22,349 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.05) | €2.09 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€72) | €30 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 84% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.36 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €8 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (€126) | €39 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.87 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (€4.22) | €3.36 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (€5.33) | €4.60 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.49 (€4.12) | €2.48 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.96) | €2.82 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €13 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 18% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€48) | €33 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €16 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (€181) | €35 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (€84) | €48 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.53 (€5.07) | €3.55 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.97) | €4.19 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $522 (€479) | €367 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (€0.19) | €0.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€53) | €39 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €4.38 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 65% more expensive than in Greece
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