- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,808) | ¥1,054 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥872) | ¥698 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (¥570) | ¥436 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (¥156) | ¥205 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.94 (¥505) | ¥285 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (¥185) | ¥777 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (¥667) | ¥910 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (¥206) | ¥697 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (¥108) | ¥414 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (¥151) | ¥265 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,066) | ¥1,538 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (¥243) | ¥203 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (¥100) | ¥198 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (¥87,362) | ¥231,808 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €491 (¥62,947) | ¥125,591 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (¥18,126) | ¥21,159 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €456 (¥58,511) | ¥113,754 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (¥38,173) | ¥74,885 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (¥13,158) | ¥12,611 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (¥2,420) | ¥4,134 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €337 (¥43,198) | ¥55,558 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (¥11,088) | ¥16,830 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥939) | ¥693 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥791) | ¥1,932 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥9,673) | ¥6,829 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,783) | ¥4,215 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (¥12,075) | ¥8,321 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (¥13,488) | ¥13,972 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,036 (¥2,570,951) | ¥2,590,890 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (¥200) | ¥145 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (¥3,897) | ¥11,257 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.39 (¥434) | ¥1,278 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,202) | ¥1,016 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (¥5,115) | ¥3,622 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (¥570) | ¥630 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (¥470) | ¥707 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 (¥471) | ¥455 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (¥202) | ¥137 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (¥269) | ¥217 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,485) | ¥2,939 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,563) | ¥3,981 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,935) | ¥3,365 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (¥4,997) | ¥14,181 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (¥5,886) | ¥7,768 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,205) | ¥880 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (¥488) | ¥487 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (¥568) | ¥560 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (¥64,661) | ¥49,094 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (¥77) | ¥56 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (¥4,600) | ¥10,296 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.36 (¥559) | ¥468 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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