Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (€3.47) | €3.64 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.22 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (€2.41) | €3.87 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.35) | €1.39 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.22) | €4.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (€2.70) | €1.39 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.38) | €0.92 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (€2.63) | €1.24 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.95 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (€1.66) | €0.74 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in United States is 117% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,204 (€1,812) | €745 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,533 (€1,261) | €519 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€146) | €115 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,524 (€1,253) | €451 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,106 (€909) | €344 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€90) | €84 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€40) | €20 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€223) | €278 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€105) | €100 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €6 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €69 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €31 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €92 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,483 (€19,311) | €21,464 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.55 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€62) | €30 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 38% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.96) | €4.56 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€92) | €38 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.46) | €3.76 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (€2.76) | €3.79 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 (€4.06) | €3.41 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (€2.97) | €1.96 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.49) | €2.38 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €11 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (€173) | €41 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €51 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (€4.08) | €3.87 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (€4.72) | €4.34 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (€339) | €463 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (€0.40) | €0.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€40) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.68 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 39% more expensive than in Greece
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