Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
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| Food in Greece is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£5.87) | £5.72 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (£3.55) | £3.38 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (£1.07) | £0.83 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.15 (£3.53) | £2.35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.69 (£1.44) | £1.83 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.81 (£4.10) | £4.01 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (£1.24) | £1.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (£0.80) | £0.91 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (£1.08) | £1.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (£1.70) | £1.93 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (£0.61) | £0.92 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €752 (£641) | £1,627 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €514 (£438) | £1,186 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (£107) | £131 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €461 (£393) | £884 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €337 (£287) | £814 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (£66) | £110 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £23 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (£280) | £317 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (£95) | £88 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.91) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.39) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£67) | £68 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (£21) | £30 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£72) | £68 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (£85) | £66 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,420 (£16,548) | £20,028 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (£1.33) | £1.26 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£26) | £69 | - 63% | |
| 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) | €4.26 (£3.63) | £3.66 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (£30) | £87 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.64 (£3.96) | £3.21 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.69 (£3.14) | £1.38 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (£3.45) | £3.22 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (£1.51) | £1.72 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (£2.09) | £1.39 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£9) | £12 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£22) | £30 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £19 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (£33) | £102 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (£42) | £52 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (£3.02) | £2.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.25 (£3.62) | £4.23 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (£401) | £388 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (£0.37) | £0.10 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (£33) | £30 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.48 (£3.81) | £11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Greece is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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