Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 5% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 6% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Athens | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $11 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 ($4.97) | $3.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 ($1.85) | $1.12 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 ($5.30) | $3.21 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.88 ($2.04) | $3.99 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 ($6) | $5.88 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 ($1.88) | $3.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 ($1.11) | $1.67 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 ($1.58) | $1.82 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($10) | $16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 ($2.89) | $2.34 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 ($1.16) | $1.23 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €945 ($1,024) | $1,077 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 ($842) | $849 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €206 ($223) | $196 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 ($570) | $781 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €434 ($471) | $533 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($118) | $122 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($32) | $40 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 ($440) | $322 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($94) | $90 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $9 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 12% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($83) | $47 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($35) | $37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($91) | $100 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($99) | $79 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 25% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 ($26,741) | $21,332 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 ($2.28) | $0.84 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 ($33) | $32 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 ($6) | $5.00 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($43) | $78 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 ($6) | $5.68 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 ($4.21) | $3.42 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.61 ($5.00) | $4.39 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.82 ($3.06) | $3.46 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.56) | $2.06 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $14 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($43) | $36 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $22 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($42) | $58 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($57) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 ($4.06) | $4.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 ($4.62) | $5.00 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €560 ($607) | $419 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 ($0.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($43) | $46 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.73 ($5.13) | $8 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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