Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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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 | €14 (£13) | £10 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.88 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (£3.24) | £3.31 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.08) | £0.86 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (£3.43) | £2.47 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (£1.23) | £2.08 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (£4.37) | £4.09 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (£1.24) | £1.93 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (£0.82) | £0.79 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (£1.10) | £1.71 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (£1.73) | £1.95 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (£0.66) | £0.92 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 (£655) | £1,815 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €519 (£461) | £1,094 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (£102) | £145 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €451 (£400) | £1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €344 (£306) | £1,034 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (£75) | £96 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €278 (£247) | £322 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£88) | £73 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.46) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (£62) | £71 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (£28) | £33 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£80) | £78 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£82) | £75 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,464 (£19,063) | £20,036 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.38) | £1.20 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£27) | £87 | - 69% | |
| 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) | €4.56 (£4.05) | £3.19 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (£34) | £81 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (£3.34) | £3.41 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (£3.36) | £1.58 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (£3.03) | £3.36 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (£1.74) | £1.83 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.11) | £1.46 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £13 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£29) | £30 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£14) | £20 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (£37) | £133 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (£45) | £57 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£9) | £9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (£3.44) | £3.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (£3.86) | £4.70 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (£412) | £429 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (£0.32) | £0.14 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£34) | £37 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (£4.16) | £12 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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