Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 173% more expensive than in Samara (Russia)
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| Food | + 249% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 249% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| Athens | Samara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (руб 2,049) | руб 265 | + 672% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 923) | руб 314 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (руб 536) | руб 178 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.84 (руб 194) | руб 78 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (руб 557) | руб 96 | + 477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (руб 238) | руб 164 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 777) | руб 368 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (руб 259) | руб 104 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (руб 159) | руб 35 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (руб 168) | руб 71 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (руб 1,568) | руб 537 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (руб 241) | руб 118 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (руб 131) | руб 31 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 177% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (руб 126,840) | руб 40,595 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (руб 84,516) | руб 24,963 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (руб 16,655) | руб 9,520 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (руб 81,220) | руб 30,801 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (руб 55,623) | руб 17,996 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (руб 14,500) | руб 4,293 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (руб 2,597) | руб 505 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (руб 40,871) | руб 24,912 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (руб 11,920) | руб 7,348 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 1,095) | руб 437 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (руб 897) | руб 615 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 49% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (руб 9,711) | руб 4,864 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (руб 2,925) | руб 2,755 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (руб 11,213) | руб 6,349 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (руб 11,239) | руб 6,344 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 135% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,723 (руб 2,716,976) | руб 1,242,950 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (руб 195) | руб 48 | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (руб 3,030) | руб 1,636 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (руб 1,251) | руб 283 | + 341% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 163% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (руб 599) | руб 232 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 835) | руб 368 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (руб 4,968) | руб 1,410 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (руб 632) | руб 145 | + 336% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (руб 429) | руб 196 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (руб 511) | руб 255 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (руб 300) | руб 82 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (руб 284) | руб 134 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (руб 1,467) | руб 434 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 197% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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| Athens | Samara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (руб 4,351) | руб 1,634 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (руб 1,891) | руб 561 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (руб 6,203) | руб 2,235 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (руб 6,952) | руб 4,021 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (руб 1,104) | руб 359 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (руб 479) | руб 185 | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (руб 563) | руб 194 | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (руб 61,650) | руб 37,694 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (руб 42) | руб 2.18 | + 1838% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (руб 4,883) | руб 2,828 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (руб 559) | руб 148 | + 277% | |
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TOTAL | + 173% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 471 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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