Cost of living in Greece compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨2,590) | ₨605 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,177) | ₨657 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (₨682) | ₨249 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (₨211) | ₨110 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 (₨708) | ₨122 | + 479% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (₨280) | ₨113 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (₨823) | ₨510 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (₨261) | ₨181 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (₨162) | ₨46 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (₨222) | ₨366 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨1,571) | ₨2,502 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (₨326) | ₨127 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (₨119) | ₨56 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €741 (₨124,055) | ₨54,670 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €511 (₨85,545) | ₨36,369 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨19,733) | ₨9,463 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €454 (₨76,069) | ₨48,807 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €341 (₨57,166) | ₨29,928 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (₨13,223) | ₨8,151 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (₨3,377) | ₨2,478 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €309 (₨51,698) | ₨39,996 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨17,561) | ₨12,115 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,207) | ₨593 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨1,024) | ₨773 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨12,695) | ₨2,113 | + 501% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (₨4,602) | ₨3,540 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨13,931) | ₨6,553 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (₨16,809) | ₨5,618 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,316 (₨3,402,124) | ₨1,997,080 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (₨266) | ₨112 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (₨5,024) | ₨1,892 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.37 (₨731) | ₨311 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,395) | ₨401 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (₨6,131) | ₨1,433 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.05 (₨846) | ₨514 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨619) | ₨312 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (₨691) | ₨305 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (₨322) | ₨189 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (₨440) | ₨134 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨1,905) | ₨388 | + 391% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨4,721) | ₨1,486 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨2,512) | ₨1,191 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (₨6,936) | ₨3,621 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (₨8,231) | ₨3,615 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨1,624) | ₨885 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (₨633) | ₨325 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (₨716) | ₨393 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (₨78,036) | ₨55,804 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (₨79) | ₨4.62 | + 1619% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨6,692) | ₨4,179 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.55 (₨763) | ₨217 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,579 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Greece is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan
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