Cost of living in Greece compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 207% | |||
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Food in Greece is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨5,696) | ₨916 | + 522% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,632) | ₨1,082 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (₨1,494) | ₨533 | + 180% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (₨585) | ₨232 | + 152% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.22 (₨1,745) | ₨323 | + 440% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (₨655) | ₨165 | + 296% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,392) | ₨836 | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (₨709) | ₨279 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨406) | ₨114 | + 255% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (₨486) | ₨391 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨4,648) | ₨2,624 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (₨700) | ₨209 | + 236% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (₨330) | ₨144 | + 129% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in Greece is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,058 (₨353,833) | ₨137,741 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (₨243,364) | ₨58,708 | + 315% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (₨59,769) | ₨21,580 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (₨229,007) | ₨79,067 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (₨160,630) | ₨35,699 | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (₨49,275) | ₨17,044 | + 189% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨7,093) | ₨2,308 | + 207% | |
40” flat screen tv | €375 (₨125,345) | ₨58,431 | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (₨41,878) | ₨29,384 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨3,286) | ₨1,281 | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨3,194) | ₨625 | + 411% | |
Clothes | + 115% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨27,169) | ₨4,832 | + 462% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨9,752) | ₨9,004 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨31,248) | ₨13,089 | + 139% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (₨33,968) | ₨13,255 | + 156% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (₨7,980,982) | ₨2,800,000 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (₨613) | ₨272 | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (₨8,615) | ₨4,030 | + 114% | |
Personal Care | + 216% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨2,732) | ₨230 | + 1090% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨2,846) | ₨838 | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨15,736) | ₨3,307 | + 376% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₨1,681) | ₨1,222 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (₨1,396) | ₨649 | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (₨1,380) | ₨557 | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (₨815) | ₨396 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (₨996) | ₨217 | + 358% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨4,444) | ₨495 | + 798% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Greece | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨13,954) | ₨3,859 | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨5,761) | ₨1,827 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (₨20,288) | ₨6,844 | + 196% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨21,748) | ₨8,435 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,824) | ₨2,877 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (₨1,470) | ₨566 | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (₨1,595) | ₨979 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (₨342,605) | ₨149,999 | + 128% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₨14,585) | ₨5,226 | + 179% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (₨1,679) | ₨637 | + 163% | |
TOTAL | + 155% |

These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan
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