Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,986) | ¥1,025 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,138) | ¥723 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (¥704) | ¥519 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (¥229) | ¥197 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (¥690) | ¥316 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (¥273) | ¥629 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,040) | ¥962 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (¥241) | ¥902 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (¥150) | ¥574 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (¥231) | ¥285 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,402) | ¥1,208 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (¥334) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (¥148) | ¥206 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (¥129,886) | ¥326,267 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (¥86,320) | ¥171,772 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (¥29,148) | ¥28,488 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (¥78,883) | ¥157,603 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (¥55,314) | ¥82,713 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (¥20,230) | ¥24,082 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,585) | ¥4,699 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (¥51,179) | ¥47,482 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (¥15,453) | ¥32,093 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,381) | ¥1,313 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥983) | ¥1,878 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥11,937) | ¥6,136 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥5,364) | ¥5,199 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥13,326) | ¥8,989 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (¥14,112) | ¥13,588 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (¥3,332,374) | ¥2,700,660 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (¥294) | ¥165 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (¥4,597) | ¥10,143 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (¥665) | ¥2,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,161) | ¥1,967 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (¥6,322) | ¥5,380 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (¥578) | ¥650 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (¥545) | ¥938 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (¥675) | ¥702 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (¥427) | ¥218 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (¥417) | ¥216 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥2,097) | ¥3,927 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (¥4,679) | ¥4,141 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,358) | ¥3,600 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (¥5,266) | ¥4,000 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥7,164) | ¥5,993 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,515) | ¥984 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (¥571) | ¥472 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (¥632) | ¥575 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (¥80,723) | ¥101,122 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (¥69) | ¥52 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥5,713) | ¥9,280 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (¥701) | ¥592 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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