Cost of living in Greece compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (¥2,899) | ¥1,035 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,339) | ¥820 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (¥760) | ¥618 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (¥298) | ¥237 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (¥888) | ¥335 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (¥333) | ¥439 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,217) | ¥1,195 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (¥361) | ¥822 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (¥206) | ¥509 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (¥247) | ¥312 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (¥2,365) | ¥1,267 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (¥356) | ¥276 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (¥168) | ¥293 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,058 (¥180,076) | ¥365,082 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (¥123,855) | ¥197,811 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (¥30,418) | ¥19,132 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (¥116,548) | ¥145,654 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (¥81,750) | ¥106,059 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (¥25,077) | ¥8,349 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (¥3,610) | ¥4,448 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (¥63,792) | ¥74,559 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (¥21,313) | ¥25,414 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,672) | ¥1,338 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,625) | ¥2,815 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥13,827) | ¥9,315 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (¥4,963) | ¥5,103 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥15,903) | ¥10,686 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (¥17,287) | ¥12,189 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (¥4,061,765) | ¥3,060,780 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (¥312) | ¥169 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (¥4,384) | ¥8,198 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,390) | ¥2,133 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,448) | ¥2,551 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (¥8,009) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (¥855) | ¥1,337 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (¥711) | ¥930 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (¥703) | ¥622 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (¥415) | ¥224 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (¥507) | ¥188 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (¥2,262) | ¥4,604 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Greece | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (¥7,102) | ¥4,908 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,932) | ¥3,881 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (¥10,325) | ¥7,212 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (¥11,068) | ¥8,269 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,946) | ¥1,244 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (¥748) | ¥547 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (¥812) | ¥674 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (¥174,362) | ¥51,659 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (¥7,423) | ¥9,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (¥854) | ¥613 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 779 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is about the same as in Japan
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