Cost of living in Greece compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨4,068) | ₨851 | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,331) | ₨952 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (₨1,443) | ₨348 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (₨470) | ₨169 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (₨1,413) | ₨282 | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (₨558) | ₨250 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,129) | ₨1,139 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (₨493) | ₨290 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨307) | ₨122 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (₨473) | ₨549 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨2,871) | ₨2,784 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (₨684) | ₨289 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (₨303) | ₨191 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (₨266,067) | ₨115,670 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (₨176,824) | ₨70,950 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (₨59,708) | ₨25,995 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (₨161,589) | ₨59,502 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (₨113,309) | ₨50,821 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (₨41,441) | ₨20,152 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨7,344) | ₨2,097 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (₨104,838) | ₨71,636 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₨31,655) | ₨23,262 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨2,828) | ₨1,718 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨2,013) | ₨1,977 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨24,453) | ₨3,426 | + 614% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨10,987) | ₨6,254 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨27,297) | ₨13,199 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨28,909) | ₨8,569 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (₨6,826,278) | ₨4,456,060 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (₨602) | ₨270 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (₨9,416) | ₨4,626 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (₨1,361) | ₨1,015 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,378) | ₨1,391 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (₨12,950) | ₨3,667 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (₨1,184) | ₨521 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (₨1,116) | ₨922 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (₨1,383) | ₨736 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (₨874) | ₨249 | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (₨854) | ₨242 | + 253% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨4,295) | ₨860 | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨9,585) | ₨3,545 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨4,830) | ₨2,089 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (₨10,787) | ₨2,959 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨14,675) | ₨7,109 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,104) | ₨880 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (₨1,169) | ₨669 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (₨1,295) | ₨1,106 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (₨165,360) | ₨119,622 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (₨141) | ₨3.79 | + 3611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨11,704) | ₨3,764 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 (₨1,410) | ₨415 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,842 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Greece is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan
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