Cost of living in Greece compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Greece is 18% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₩17,949) | ₩12,081 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₩11,815) | ₩7,849 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (₩6,811) | ₩5,923 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (₩2,310) | ₩2,942 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (₩6,168) | ₩5,102 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (₩2,841) | ₩7,771 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₩9,593) | ₩8,958 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (₩2,702) | ₩6,825 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₩1,749) | ₩4,178 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (₩2,265) | ₩3,056 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₩17,286) | ₩21,973 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (₩3,432) | ₩3,494 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (₩1,051) | ₩4,603 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Greece is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €797 (₩1,156,721) | ₩1,500,120 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (₩918,425) | ₩1,934,250 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (₩219,531) | ₩240,148 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (₩746,422) | ₩1,264,360 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (₩549,931) | ₩725,161 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (₩219,727) | ₩80,000 | + 175% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₩30,615) | ₩28,380 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₩531,947) | ₩433,362 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (₩158,072) | ₩100,000 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₩13,869) | ₩16,029 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₩9,576) | ₩14,433 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Greece is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (₩89,146) | ₩85,819 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₩49,974) | ₩66,260 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₩141,807) | ₩96,399 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (₩196,534) | ₩148,450 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 7% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (₩41,133,489) | ₩39,273,000 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (₩2,773) | ₩1,635 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₩40,961) | ₩60,828 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 37% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (₩6,453) | ₩7,985 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (₩8,232) | ₩12,000 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₩72,615) | ₩39,691 | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (₩2,902) | ₩20,000 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (₩4,892) | ₩15,000 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (₩4,354) | ₩9,644 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (₩4,143) | ₩3,593 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₩3,433) | ₩6,320 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₩17,261) | ₩14,338 | + 20% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Greece | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₩47,480) | ₩37,219 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₩21,827) | ₩27,364 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (₩56,752) | ₩249,761 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (₩65,298) | ₩127,461 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₩13,504) | ₩15,654 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₩5,805) | ₩5,510 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (₩7,811) | ₩6,631 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (₩1,222,980) | ₩924,016 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩206 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₩48,046) | ₩98,667 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (₩7,269) | ₩4,699 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 553 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Greece is 17% cheaper than in South Korea
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