Cost of living in Greece compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 ($5.17) | $5.75 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 ($1.68) | $1.08 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.78 ($5.09) | $4.98 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.13) | $4.66 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 ($1.63) | $4.56 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 ($1.05) | $2.38 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 ($1.72) | $3.47 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 ($2.47) | $2.90 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 ($1.03) | $2.88 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €921 ($981) | $2,774 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 ($692) | $2,109 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 ($208) | $222 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €571 ($608) | $1,945 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 ($433) | $1,464 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 ($144) | $149 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $61 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 ($386) | $292 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($110) | $141 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($85) | $55 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($104) | $95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($101) | $125 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,511 ($23,966) | $27,555 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.03) | $1.03 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($31) | $79 | - 61% | |
| 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) | €4.45 ($4.73) | $9 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $24 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 ($48) | $153 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 ($4.12) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 ($3.88) | $4.89 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 ($4.81) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 ($3.04) | $4.85 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 ($2.97) | $2.19 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $29 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Greece | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($33) | $57 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $28 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 ($38) | $230 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($45) | $94 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 ($4.21) | $5.47 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.48 ($4.77) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €618 ($658) | $551 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 ($0.49) | $0.20 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($40) | $57 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 ($4.80) | $10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Greece is 42% cheaper than in United States
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