Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,789) | ¥981 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥956) | ¥700 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (¥472) | ¥414 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (¥173) | ¥205 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (¥479) | ¥251 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (¥168) | ¥655 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (¥608) | ¥964 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (¥169) | ¥741 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (¥115) | ¥391 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (¥152) | ¥300 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,243) | ¥1,420 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (¥259) | ¥178 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (¥106) | ¥217 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €784 (¥103,815) | ¥299,320 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €541 (¥71,632) | ¥164,446 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (¥15,329) | ¥21,056 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €513 (¥67,902) | ¥150,152 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €354 (¥46,864) | ¥78,123 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (¥10,801) | ¥11,902 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,639) | ¥4,118 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €278 (¥36,769) | ¥70,060 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥12,520) | ¥12,705 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,091) | ¥794 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥806) | ¥2,406 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (¥9,441) | ¥7,319 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥3,303) | ¥4,417 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥12,301) | ¥8,375 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (¥11,168) | ¥13,139 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (¥2,805,802) | ¥2,627,120 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥192) | ¥135 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (¥4,148) | ¥10,272 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (¥722) | ¥1,148 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,056) | ¥1,229 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥4,035) | ¥5,176 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (¥651) | ¥803 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (¥502) | ¥611 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (¥493) | ¥528 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (¥262) | ¥152 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (¥281) | ¥258 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,477) | ¥3,156 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥4,526) | ¥3,672 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,018) | ¥3,638 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,285) | ¥16,372 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,343) | ¥6,066 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,307) | ¥1,131 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (¥524) | ¥435 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.42 (¥585) | ¥548 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 (¥65,020) | ¥55,862 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (¥118) | ¥53 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥5,087) | ¥9,625 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.52 (¥599) | ¥530 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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