- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.61 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.85 (£4.34) | £3.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (£1.08) | £0.86 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.07 (£3.64) | £2.68 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (£1.30) | £1.94 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (£4.47) | £4.49 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (£1.39) | £1.98 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (£0.75) | £0.85 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (£1.08) | £1.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (£1.71) | £1.80 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (£0.67) | £0.90 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €690 (£618) | £1,798 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €466 (£417) | £1,195 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 (£121) | £154 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €436 (£390) | £1,087 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €298 (£266) | £744 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (£88) | £150 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (£18) | £21 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €323 (£289) | £334 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£83) | £83 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.56) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£72) | £64 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£81) | £69 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (£92) | £72 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,324 (£18,193) | £18,302 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (£1.36) | £1.22 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£28) | £97 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.27 (£2.93) | £3.26 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (£35) | £68 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.13 (£3.69) | £3.27 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (£3.44) | £1.58 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.78 (£3.38) | £3.22 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (£1.49) | £1.75 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (£1.93) | £1.50 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (£26) | £30 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £21 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (£35) | £120 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£45) | £55 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (£3.39) | £2.95 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (£3.84) | £4.36 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €541 (£484) | £405 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (£0.45) | £0.14 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (£37) | £45 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.35 (£3.90) | £10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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