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Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,737) | ¥1,019 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥837) | ¥714 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (¥553) | ¥466 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (¥149) | ¥199 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.06 (¥505) | ¥272 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (¥181) | ¥653 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (¥615) | ¥890 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (¥190) | ¥621 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (¥112) | ¥427 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (¥149) | ¥261 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥948) | ¥1,550 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (¥247) | ¥210 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (¥95) | ¥200 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €666 (¥82,708) | ¥238,838 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (¥59,838) | ¥120,252 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (¥18,011) | ¥23,358 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €416 (¥51,708) | ¥123,093 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €296 (¥36,777) | ¥84,293 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (¥12,373) | ¥11,955 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (¥2,416) | ¥4,050 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €344 (¥42,717) | ¥61,346 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥9,789) | ¥15,579 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥954) | ¥745 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.99 (¥744) | ¥1,601 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (¥8,824) | ¥6,784 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (¥3,076) | ¥4,071 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (¥10,602) | ¥8,377 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (¥12,530) | ¥12,050 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,053 (¥2,491,173) | ¥2,782,080 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (¥197) | ¥146 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (¥3,786) | ¥13,003 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.26 (¥405) | ¥1,232 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥921) | ¥1,175 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (¥4,729) | ¥4,451 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.53 (¥563) | ¥672 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (¥473) | ¥735 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (¥482) | ¥471 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (¥203) | ¥143 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (¥278) | ¥221 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,333) | ¥2,643 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,436) | ¥4,236 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,876) | ¥3,338 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €32 (¥4,027) | ¥10,379 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (¥5,489) | ¥8,199 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,127) | ¥943 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (¥445) | ¥487 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (¥563) | ¥532 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (¥55,817) | ¥53,054 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.69 (¥86) | ¥57 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥4,362) | ¥9,945 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (¥547) | ¥472 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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