- Cost of Living
- United States
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 23% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (€3.97) | €4.39 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €1.19 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (€2.81) | €4.02 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (€3.50) | €1.44 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.52) | €5.11 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.93) | €1.51 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.41) | €0.82 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (€3.20) | €1.14 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €1.89 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.87) | €0.78 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in United States is 145% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (€1,799) | €659 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (€1,386) | €479 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€155) | €146 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (€1,392) | €418 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (€992) | €289 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€104) | €95 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €19 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (€288) | €350 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€106) | €84 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €5.96 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €74 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €28 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €103 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 47% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (€19,656) | €19,306 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.56 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €30 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 63% 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) | $18 (€16) | €7 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€97) | €41 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.99) | €4.55 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (€3.06) | €3.72 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (€4.52) | €3.76 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (€3.06) | €1.63 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.64) | €2.14 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €11 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €15 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (€153) | €39 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €46 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (€4.30) | €3.80 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (€5.24) | €4.36 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (€371) | €486 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (€0.32) | €0.70 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €34 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.38 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Greece
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