Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 78% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil)
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| Food | + 153% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 153% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 78) | R$ 20 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.04 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.88 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 4.39 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (R$ 6) | R$ 1.49 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 58% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €945 (R$ 5,343) | R$ 3,589 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 (R$ 4,392) | R$ 1,502 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €206 (R$ 1,163) | R$ 881 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (R$ 2,975) | R$ 2,928 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €434 (R$ 2,457) | R$ 1,327 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (R$ 614) | R$ 550 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 164) | R$ 80 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €406 (R$ 2,298) | R$ 1,650 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 491) | R$ 487 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (R$ 67) | R$ 12 | + 460% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 40% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (R$ 432) | R$ 399 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 184) | R$ 113 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (R$ 473) | R$ 430 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (R$ 516) | R$ 221 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 27% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (R$ 139,516) | R$ 74,816 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.46 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (R$ 170) | R$ 206 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (R$ 62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 133% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 50) | R$ 28 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (R$ 224) | R$ 120 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.61 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.82 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.08 | + 291% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.76 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 71) | R$ 15 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 170% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Athens | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 223) | R$ 75 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 93) | R$ 53 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (R$ 220) | R$ 200 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 299) | R$ 183 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 68) | R$ 24 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.26 (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 282% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €560 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 200 | + 1484% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (R$ 2.60) | R$ 1.00 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (R$ 222) | R$ 74 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.73 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 213% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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