Cost of living in Greece compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,588) | ₨477 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,372) | ₨617 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (₨685) | ₨253 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₨241) | ₨111 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (₨666) | ₨146 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (₨248) | ₨85 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.56 (₨869) | ₨736 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (₨240) | ₨147 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (₨168) | ₨52 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (₨222) | ₨285 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨1,839) | ₨1,607 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (₨361) | ₨133 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (₨149) | ₨80 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €780 (₨148,582) | ₨65,208 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €518 (₨98,628) | ₨40,675 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (₨21,911) | ₨11,662 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €485 (₨92,272) | ₨44,902 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (₨63,724) | ₨32,659 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (₨14,800) | ₨8,932 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (₨3,810) | ₨2,572 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €248 (₨47,253) | ₨44,098 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨18,974) | ₨23,617 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,271) | ₨667 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨1,188) | ₨516 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (₨13,180) | ₨3,054 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₨5,964) | ₨5,408 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨19,195) | ₨8,399 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (₨15,942) | ₨5,912 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,339 (₨4,063,867) | ₨2,463,580 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (₨275) | ₨107 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₨5,774) | ₨2,108 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.56 (₨869) | ₨260 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,756) | ₨616 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (₨6,016) | ₨1,831 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (₨717) | ₨463 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (₨652) | ₨350 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (₨616) | ₨441 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (₨372) | ₨189 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (₨410) | ₨169 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨2,025) | ₨480 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨6,339) | ₨1,849 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨2,887) | ₨1,458 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨7,574) | ₨2,679 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨9,069) | ₨3,680 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,791) | ₨850 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (₨744) | ₨437 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 (₨812) | ₨435 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (₨88,263) | ₨58,894 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨68) | ₨39 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (₨7,785) | ₨4,106 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (₨873) | ₨267 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,705 prices entered by 568 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan
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