Cost of living in Greece compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $20 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 ($5.10) | $5.46 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.66 ($1.85) | $1.05 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.07 ($5.63) | $4.34 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 ($2.28) | $4.44 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.17 ($2.41) | $3.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 ($1.35) | $2.07 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 ($1.62) | $3.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($14) | $17 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 ($2.78) | $2.83 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 ($0.90) | $2.65 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,026 ($1,141) | $2,887 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €701 ($780) | $2,192 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 ($218) | $220 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €546 ($607) | $2,010 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €418 ($465) | $1,521 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 ($159) | $158 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($22) | $62 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €460 ($511) | $274 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($87) | $144 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $14 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $32 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($81) | $56 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($33) | $54 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 ($120) | $99 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($96) | $136 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,070 ($30,107) | $29,113 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 ($2.10) | $0.97 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($33) | $78 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.10 ($4.56) | $9 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.34 ($5.93) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 ($50) | $162 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 ($3.77) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.47 ($4.97) | $4.94 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 ($4.98) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 ($2.62) | $4.83 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.59 ($2.88) | $2.42 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($45) | $59 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $29 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 ($52) | $215 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($63) | $100 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.23 ($4.71) | $5.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.85 ($5.39) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 ($1,140) | $506 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($40) | $64 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 ($5.38) | $10 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 38% cheaper than in United States
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