Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 132% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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| Food | + 227% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 227% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Athens | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨1,718) | ₨335 | + 413% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨736) | ₨327 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (₨485) | ₨90 | + 439% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (₨173) | ₨44 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.32 (₨509) | ₨54 | + 847% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨215) | ₨31 | + 588% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨712) | ₨242 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (₨223) | ₨78 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (₨136) | ₨31 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (₨152) | ₨133 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨1,419) | ₨965 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (₨203) | ₨79 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₨119) | ₨27 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 183% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Athens | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (₨114,733) | ₨18,749 | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (₨75,705) | ₨9,000 | + 741% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (₨16,050) | ₨3,836 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (₨73,468) | ₨21,203 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (₨49,110) | ₨25,000 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (₨13,116) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,349) | ₨1,260 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (₨36,970) | ₨42,183 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (₨10,782) | ₨8,000 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨991) | ₨200 | + 395% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨846) | ₨500 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 80% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Athens | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨8,784) | ₨2,408 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (₨2,646) | ₨2,784 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (₨9,235) | ₨4,826 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (₨8,384) | ₨4,476 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 82% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,271 (₨2,510,031) | ₨606,097 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (₨177) | ₨81 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (₨2,740) | ₨1,965 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (₨1,132) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 71% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Athens | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (₨542) | ₨545 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨756) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨4,494) | ₨1,500 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (₨572) | ₨248 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (₨388) | ₨204 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (₨462) | ₨200 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (₨272) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (₨257) | ₨73 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,327) | ₨148 | + 794% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 108% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Athens | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨3,936) | ₨1,091 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,711) | ₨439 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (₨5,611) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (₨6,289) | ₨2,235 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨999) | ₨324 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (₨433) | ₨197 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (₨509) | ₨137 | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (₨55,766) | ₨35,986 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (₨38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₨4,430) | ₨1,700 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (₨454) | ₨262 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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