- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.62 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (£4.40) | £3.65 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (£1.06) | £0.87 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (£3.70) | £2.70 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (£1.32) | £1.94 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (£4.65) | £4.49 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (£1.43) | £1.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (£0.76) | £0.86 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (£1.06) | £1.81 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (£1.69) | £1.81 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (£0.65) | £0.92 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €680 (£604) | £1,838 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €483 (£429) | £1,197 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (£123) | £152 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (£389) | £1,126 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €298 (£265) | £763 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (£87) | £154 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (£17) | £21 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €324 (£288) | £334 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£81) | £84 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.53) | £11 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 3% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (£73) | £63 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (£29) | £32 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£83) | £70 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (£92) | £71 | + 29% | |
| 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 | €20,407 (£18,126) | £18,214 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (£1.35) | £1.23 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£28) | £96 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.84 (£3.41) | £3.22 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (£34) | £70 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (£3.75) | £3.40 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (£3.40) | £1.52 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (£3.28) | £3.24 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (£1.66) | £1.76 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (£1.85) | £1.52 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£25) | £31 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £21 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (£33) | £116 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (£44) | £56 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (£3.36) | £2.96 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.32 (£3.84) | £4.35 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €524 (£466) | £401 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.55 (£0.49) | £0.15 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (£36) | £43 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (£3.86) | £10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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