Cost of living in Greece compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨1,622) | ₨408 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨749) | ₨360 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (₨425) | ₨177 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (₨167) | ₨62 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (₨497) | ₨101 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (₨186) | ₨45 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨681) | ₨252 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (₨202) | ₨198 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨115) | ₨40 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (₨138) | ₨171 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨1,323) | ₨908 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (₨199) | ₨93 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (₨94) | ₨44 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,084 (₨103,184) | ₨48,012 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (₨69,282) | ₨29,632 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₨17,015) | ₨5,486 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (₨65,195) | ₨30,304 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (₨45,729) | ₨17,855 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (₨14,028) | ₨4,698 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨2,019) | ₨749 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (₨35,684) | ₨27,357 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (₨11,922) | ₨12,897 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨935) | ₨532 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨909) | ₨744 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨7,735) | ₨2,499 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,776) | ₨2,581 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨8,896) | ₨4,064 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (₨9,670) | ₨2,995 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (₨2,272,072) | ₨1,758,920 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (₨176) | ₨104 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨2,452) | ₨1,466 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (₨426) | ₨94 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨810) | ₨250 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨4,480) | ₨1,186 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨478) | ₨379 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (₨397) | ₨229 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (₨393) | ₨271 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (₨232) | ₨195 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (₨284) | ₨96 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨1,265) | ₨307 | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨3,972) | ₨1,330 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,640) | ₨647 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (₨5,776) | ₨1,539 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨6,191) | ₨2,144 | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,089) | ₨709 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (₨419) | ₨234 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (₨454) | ₨198 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (₨97,535) | ₨42,549 | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₨4,152) | ₨1,807 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.81 (₨458) | ₨273 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is 100% more expensive than in India
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