Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 30% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 20% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Athens | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $19 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 ($5.77) | $5.23 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.78 ($1.88) | $1.01 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.19 ($5.48) | $5.02 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 ($2.54) | $5.21 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 ($2.48) | $3.60 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 ($1.46) | $1.62 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 ($1.58) | $4.56 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($14) | $16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.60 ($2.75) | $2.44 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 ($1.22) | $2.77 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 52% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Athens | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 ($1,268) | $2,833 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €783 ($828) | $1,848 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 ($202) | $211 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €708 ($748) | $1,752 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 ($476) | $1,227 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 ($163) | $156 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($24) | $58 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 ($417) | $371 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 ($105) | $77 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $11 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $26 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 29% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($88) | $47 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($33) | $86 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($112) | $81 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 ($112) | $117 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 11% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,869 ($27,335) | $25,266 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.02) | $1.10 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 ($30) | $33 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 30% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 ($5.99) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($57) | $129 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 ($6) | $6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.21 ($4.45) | $3.66 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 ($5.11) | $4.56 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 ($3.01) | $3.32 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 ($2.84) | $2.31 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $30 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 32% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Athens | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($40) | $58 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $26 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($46) | $328 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($59) | $113 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 ($4.40) | $5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.54 ($5.86) | $6 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 ($617) | $773 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 ($0.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($39) | $37 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 ($5.69) | $9 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 428 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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