- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Greece is 0% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£5.86) | £5.60 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.89 (£4.29) | £3.64 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (£1.06) | £0.86 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (£3.57) | £2.65 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (£1.28) | £1.97 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (£4.48) | £4.49 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (£1.35) | £1.95 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (£0.75) | £0.85 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (£1.07) | £1.80 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 (£1.61) | £1.79 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (£0.65) | £0.90 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €696 (£609) | £1,787 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (£423) | £1,176 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (£115) | £158 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €458 (£401) | £1,065 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €302 (£264) | £734 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (£81) | £151 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £21 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €331 (£290) | £331 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£81) | £82 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 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) | €80 (£70) | £64 | + 9% | |
| 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) | €92 (£80) | £69 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (£88) | £73 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,090 (£17,599) | £18,396 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.32) | £1.20 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (£27) | £101 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.27 (£2.86) | £3.30 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (£35) | £69 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (£3.80) | £3.25 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.86 (£3.38) | £1.59 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.71 (£3.25) | £3.33 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (£1.44) | £1.76 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (£1.91) | £1.54 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (£26) | £31 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (£34) | £125 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£45) | £55 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (£3.34) | £2.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (£3.75) | £4.38 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €560 (£491) | £414 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.53 (£0.46) | £0.20 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £44 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (£3.79) | £10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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