Cost of living in Greece compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Greece is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.79 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.23 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.14 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.58 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 3.18 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.21 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 18 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.39 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.87 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Greece is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,090 (CHF 1,037) | CHF 3,569 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (CHF 692) | CHF 2,408 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (CHF 165) | CHF 227 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (CHF 651) | CHF 2,098 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (CHF 457) | CHF 1,556 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (CHF 140) | CHF 149 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 43 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €375 (CHF 356) | CHF 349 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (CHF 119) | CHF 115 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 20 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (CHF 77) | CHF 106 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 48 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 89) | CHF 128 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (CHF 97) | CHF 151 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,874 (CHF 22,695) | CHF 33,549 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.86 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 76 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (CHF 45) | CHF 131 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 5.00 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 5.39 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 4.94 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 5.14 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 3.63 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 59 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Greece | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 88 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 43 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (CHF 58) | CHF 169 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (CHF 62) | CHF 140 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 18 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 6 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (CHF 974) | CHF 581 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 111 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 9 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland
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