Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £13 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 (£4.22) | £3.43 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 (£1.37) | £1.11 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.78 (£4.15) | £3.52 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (£1.74) | £1.91 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (£4.98) | £4.23 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (£1.33) | £2.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (£0.86) | £0.93 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (£1.40) | £1.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (£2.02) | £2.24 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (£0.84) | £1.10 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €921 (£800) | £2,047 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 (£564) | £1,348 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (£169) | £218 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €571 (£496) | £1,150 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 (£353) | £823 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (£117) | £133 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £26 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (£315) | £306 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£90) | £93 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £6 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.62) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£69) | £63 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£84) | £68 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (£82) | £70 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,511 (£19,539) | £25,707 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (£1.66) | £1.52 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (£25) | £91 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (£3.86) | £4.12 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (£39) | £112 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (£3.36) | £3.78 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (£3.16) | £1.69 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (£3.92) | £3.49 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (£2.48) | £2.13 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (£2.42) | £1.81 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£12) | £14 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (£26) | £37 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £19 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£31) | £153 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (£36) | £58 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (£3.43) | £3.28 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.48 (£3.89) | £4.89 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €618 (£537) | £417 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (£0.40) | £0.10 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£33) | £34 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (£3.91) | £13 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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