Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Greece is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (£4.01) | £4.26 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.59 (£1.36) | £1.20 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.25 (£3.63) | £3.63 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (£1.67) | £2.28 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.65) | £5.34 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (£1.59) | £2.13 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.03) | £0.89 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (£1.33) | £1.97 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (£2.02) | £2.36 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (£0.62) | £1.04 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Greece is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (£665) | £1,997 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €633 (£541) | £1,637 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (£129) | £229 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 (£440) | £1,818 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (£324) | £1,060 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (£129) | £190 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £26 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (£313) | £324 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£93) | £83 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£5.64) | £16 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (£53) | £73 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (£84) | £81 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (£116) | £83 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,344 (£24,224) | £25,126 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (£1.63) | £1.44 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (£24) | £85 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (£3.80) | £5.04 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (£4.85) | £8 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£43) | £74 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (£1.71) | £4.77 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (£2.88) | £1.97 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.56) | £3.78 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (£2.44) | £2.39 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (£2.02) | £1.77 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £14 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £40 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £19 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (£33) | £124 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (£38) | £69 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (£3.42) | £3.71 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.38 (£4.60) | £5.75 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (£720) | £537 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (£28) | £35 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (£4.28) | £14 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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