Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,282) | ¥1,145 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥976) | ¥719 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (¥567) | ¥437 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (¥154) | ¥211 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (¥497) | ¥282 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.71 (¥231) | ¥815 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (¥640) | ¥951 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (¥219) | ¥984 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥108) | ¥421 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (¥159) | ¥268 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,479) | ¥1,770 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (¥294) | ¥217 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (¥86) | ¥225 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 (¥101,198) | ¥194,768 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €469 (¥63,388) | ¥126,641 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (¥19,330) | ¥21,178 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (¥68,623) | ¥142,258 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €302 (¥40,846) | ¥80,836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (¥17,101) | ¥13,643 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (¥2,855) | ¥3,988 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (¥55,412) | ¥59,521 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥16,216) | ¥17,809 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,291) | ¥665 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥956) | ¥2,700 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥10,089) | ¥7,941 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,047) | ¥4,162 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (¥9,971) | ¥7,471 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (¥10,884) | ¥15,388 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,244 (¥2,735,613) | ¥2,576,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 (¥261) | ¥161 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (¥3,964) | ¥16,725 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.56 (¥481) | ¥1,370 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.99 (¥539) | ¥1,955 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥3,995) | ¥3,523 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 (¥510) | ¥2,205 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (¥454) | ¥648 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (¥438) | ¥409 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (¥252) | ¥143 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (¥364) | ¥184 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (¥1,502) | ¥3,583 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,773) | ¥4,280 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,153) | ¥3,593 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (¥4,878) | ¥20,657 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (¥6,957) | ¥6,242 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,425) | ¥1,034 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.89 (¥525) | ¥533 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 (¥501) | ¥526 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (¥78,505) | ¥58,872 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (¥4) | ¥41 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥5,079) | ¥11,178 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.64 (¥626) | ¥554 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Greece is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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