Cost of living in Greece compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (7,376 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,154 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (1,812 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (499 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 (1,579 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (736 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.73 (2,068 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (717 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (336 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (514 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (4,782 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (950 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.64 (278 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 (327,120 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €469 (204,900 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (62,485 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (221,823 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €302 (132,034 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (55,279 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 623% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (9,229 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (179,118 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (52,417 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,173 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,090 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (32,613 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (13,081 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (36,309 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (35,183 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,244 (8,842,796 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (825 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 352% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (12,996 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.56 (1,556 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.99 (1,741 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (12,912 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 (1,648 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (1,469 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (1,417 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (816 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (1,177 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (4,855 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (12,196 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,039 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (15,769 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (22,488 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,457 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.89 (1,698 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (1,625 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (253,765 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (13 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (16,418 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.64 (2,025 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 940 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Greece is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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