Cost of living in Greece compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,178) | ₨367 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨675) | ₨331 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (₨418) | ₨168 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (₨136) | ₨58 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (₨409) | ₨93 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (₨162) | ₨39 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨616) | ₨241 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (₨143) | ₨154 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨89) | ₨31 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (₨137) | ₨169 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨831) | ₨776 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (₨198) | ₨91 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (₨88) | ₨37 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (₨77,019) | ₨40,484 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (₨51,185) | ₨24,222 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (₨17,284) | ₨5,258 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (₨46,775) | ₨25,031 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (₨32,800) | ₨15,316 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (₨11,996) | ₨5,856 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨2,126) | ₨665 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₨30,348) | ₨31,013 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₨9,163) | ₨11,734 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨819) | ₨552 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨583) | ₨447 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨7,079) | ₨2,473 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨3,180) | ₨2,814 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨7,902) | ₨4,387 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨8,368) | ₨3,148 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (₨1,976,012) | ₨1,326,030 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (₨174) | ₨105 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (₨2,726) | ₨1,093 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (₨394) | ₨144 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨688) | ₨263 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (₨3,749) | ₨916 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (₨343) | ₨412 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (₨323) | ₨231 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (₨400) | ₨281 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (₨253) | ₨175 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (₨247) | ₨102 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,243) | ₨316 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Greece | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨2,775) | ₨1,432 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨1,398) | ₨597 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (₨3,123) | ₨1,467 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨4,248) | ₨1,933 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨899) | ₨720 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (₨338) | ₨226 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (₨375) | ₨182 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (₨47,867) | ₨50,214 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (₨41) | ₨1.43 | + 2748% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨3,388) | ₨1,621 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (₨416) | ₨265 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
88.628
INR
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,999 prices entered by 1,340 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 101% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 67% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 85% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Argentina is 61% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 156% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 218% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India