Cost of living in Greece compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,099 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,771 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (1,606 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (496 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 (1,667 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (659 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (1,939 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (615 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (382 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (522 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (3,700 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (768 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (279 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €741 (292,098 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €511 (201,423 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (46,462 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €454 (179,112 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €341 (134,603 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (31,135 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (7,952 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €309 (121,729 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (41,350 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,841 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,412 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (29,892 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (10,836 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (32,802 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (39,578 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,866 (7,833,014 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (626 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (11,829 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.37 (1,722 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,284 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (14,436 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.05 (1,992 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (1,457 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (1,627 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (758 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (1,037 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (4,485 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (11,117 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (5,915 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (16,331 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (19,381 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (3,823 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (1,489 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (1,686 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (183,743 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (187 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (15,756 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (1,795 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,648 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Greece is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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