- 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) | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.94) | €4.85 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €1.21 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (€2.76) | €4.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (€3.45) | €1.45 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.38) | €4.99 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.91) | €1.55 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.41) | €0.84 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.01 (€2.57) | €1.21 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.66) | €1.91 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.84) | €0.75 | + 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 | $2,025 (€1,732) | €689 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (€1,336) | €466 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (€150) | €135 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (€1,343) | €436 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,110 (€950) | €298 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€103) | €98 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €20 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (€291) | €323 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (€104) | €93 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €6 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €81 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €34 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€99) | €102 | - 3% | |
| 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 | $22,101 (€18,907) | €20,324 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.63) | €1.52 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€73) | €31 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 55% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.27 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €11 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€94) | €40 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.75) | €4.13 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (€3.04) | €3.84 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (€4.33) | €3.78 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.91) | €1.66 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.58) | €2.15 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€143) | €39 | + 266% | |
| 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 | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (€4.12) | €3.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (€4.90) | €4.29 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€367) | €541 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.23) | €0.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.35 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 42% more expensive than in Greece
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