- Cost of Living
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (£5.87) | £5.59 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (£3.83) | £3.61 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (£1.05) | £0.87 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (£3.37) | £2.68 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (£1.29) | £1.92 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (£4.52) | £4.52 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (£1.41) | £1.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (£0.71) | £0.85 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (£1.04) | £1.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.87 (£1.63) | £1.82 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (£0.66) | £0.92 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (£591) | £1,858 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €482 (£419) | £1,198 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (£121) | £157 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €445 (£388) | £1,145 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €292 (£254) | £783 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (£89) | £145 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (£16) | £22 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €335 (£292) | £338 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£77) | £85 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.92 (£5.15) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (£66) | £63 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (£27) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £70 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (£89) | £72 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,002 (£17,414) | £18,349 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (£1.35) | £1.24 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£26) | £94 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.60 (£3.13) | £3.33 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (£35) | £74 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (£3.87) | £3.48 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (£3.19) | £1.53 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (£3.08) | £3.22 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (£1.82) | £1.54 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £31 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£13) | £21 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (£32) | £115 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (£40) | £54 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.78 (£3.29) | £2.96 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.36 (£3.79) | £4.36 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €504 (£439) | £401 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (£0.42) | £0.15 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£31) | £43 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 (£3.78) | £10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.871
GBP
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EUR
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Cost of living in Greece is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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