Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.96 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (£4.23) | £3.44 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.05) | £0.91 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.23 (£3.57) | £2.80 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.56 (£1.31) | £2.14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (£4.29) | £3.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (£1.22) | £2.11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (£0.68) | £0.86 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (£1.05) | £1.96 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£9) | £9 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (£1.80) | £1.99 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (£0.60) | £1.12 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €756 (£638) | £2,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €484 (£408) | £1,663 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (£134) | £191 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €499 (£421) | £1,417 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €337 (£284) | £952 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (£98) | £133 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (£18) | £26 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (£305) | £308 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (£89) | £98 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£7) | £7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£66) | £68 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (£28) | £33 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£69) | £76 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (£70) | £77 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,342 (£18,843) | £22,987 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (£1.74) | £1.67 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£26) | £97 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (£3.86) | £3.93 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (£32) | £96 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.43 (£2.89) | £2.90 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.34 (£2.81) | £1.89 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (£3.13) | £3.56 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (£1.79) | £2.01 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (£2.08) | £1.60 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £14 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (£25) | £34 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (£30) | £122 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£42) | £60 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (£3.02) | £3.14 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.98 (£3.36) | £5.06 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (£490) | £521 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (£0.03) | £0.14 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (£34) | £38 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.46 (£3.76) | £12 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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