Cost of living in Greece compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Greece is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (6,581 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,771 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (2,334 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (760 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.61 (2,286 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (903 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (3,445 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (798 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (497 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (765 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (4,644 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (1,107 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (491 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 14% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Greece is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €862 (427,056 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €634 (313,826 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (96,582 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (261,383 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (177,339 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (57,054 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (11,879 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (169,583 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (51,204 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (4,575 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,256 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 117% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (39,555 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 367% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (17,142 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (44,155 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (46,762 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 59% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,202 (10,995,518 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (982 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 284% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (15,939 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (2,202 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 476% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,847 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (20,948 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (1,915 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (1,805 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (2,237 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (1,413 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (1,381 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (6,947 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 311% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Greece | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (15,505 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,812 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (17,449 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (23,738 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (5,021 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (1,891 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (2,095 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 319% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (267,482 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (228 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 858% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (18,932 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (2,323 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 348% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Greece is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria
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