Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥1,760) | ¥1,001 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥804) | ¥722 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (¥474) | ¥446 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (¥147) | ¥214 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (¥486) | ¥289 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (¥196) | ¥501 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (¥587) | ¥1,246 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (¥184) | ¥640 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (¥117) | ¥381 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (¥156) | ¥260 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,120) | ¥1,652 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (¥224) | ¥221 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (¥85) | ¥277 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €740 (¥87,491) | ¥212,128 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €492 (¥58,154) | ¥121,270 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (¥13,569) | ¥15,948 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €450 (¥53,259) | ¥127,445 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 (¥39,712) | ¥86,552 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (¥9,061) | ¥11,000 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,349) | ¥3,835 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (¥36,866) | ¥39,892 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (¥13,638) | ¥10,465 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥863) | ¥749 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥732) | ¥2,162 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (¥8,701) | ¥6,528 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,419) | ¥4,644 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥9,787) | ¥7,685 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (¥11,944) | ¥13,013 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,456 (¥2,419,067) | ¥2,936,380 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (¥186) | ¥142 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (¥3,570) | ¥9,348 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.52 (¥534) | ¥1,406 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥905) | ¥929 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (¥4,499) | ¥8,740 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (¥494) | ¥554 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (¥412) | ¥669 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (¥470) | ¥525 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (¥227) | ¥206 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (¥289) | ¥238 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,297) | ¥2,654 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,335) | ¥3,275 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,775) | ¥3,323 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (¥4,879) | ¥16,766 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥5,879) | ¥5,924 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,137) | ¥806 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (¥452) | ¥520 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (¥488) | ¥510 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (¥55,109) | ¥47,417 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (¥54) | ¥26 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥4,781) | ¥8,220 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (¥541) | ¥491 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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