Cost of living in Greece compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 168% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (30,334 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (14,015 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (7,953 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (3,116 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (9,293 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (3,488 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (12,737 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (3,776 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (2,160 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (2,586 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (24,750 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (3,727 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (1,758 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,058 (1,884,216 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (1,295,950 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (318,281 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (1,219,496 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (855,382 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (262,396 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (37,772 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (667,484 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (223,005 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (17,499 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 698% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (17,008 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 470% | |
| Clothes | + 362% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 362% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (144,677 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 750% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (51,931 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (166,403 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (180,884 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (42,499,994 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 750% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (3,291 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (45,874 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 244% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (14,549 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (15,155 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 757% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (83,797 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 376% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (8,949 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (7,435 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (7,351 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (4,338 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (5,306 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (23,665 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 552% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (74,306 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (30,679 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (108,035 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 610% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (115,810 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (20,363 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (7,829 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (8,496 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 498% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (1,824,425 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 512% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (77,669 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (9,006 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 727 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria
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