Cost of living in Greece compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$21 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.72 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.57 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (AU$2.82) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.21 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (AU$2.16) | AU$5.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (AU$3.64) | AU$3.64 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (AU$1.57) | AU$2.76 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €881 (AU$1,351) | AU$2,993 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €700 (AU$1,074) | AU$2,138 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (AU$277) | AU$264 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €512 (AU$785) | AU$2,001 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (AU$630) | AU$1,548 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (AU$215) | AU$219 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$43) | AU$74 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (AU$567) | AU$542 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (AU$157) | AU$325 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$11) | AU$35 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (AU$115) | AU$106 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$52) | AU$73 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (AU$127) | AU$152 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (AU$141) | AU$165 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,108 (AU$33,888) | AU$32,133 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (AU$3.28) | AU$2.00 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (AU$47) | AU$167 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (AU$63) | AU$75 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (AU$4.83) | AU$5.12 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (AU$7) | AU$5.83 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.43 (AU$3.72) | AU$3.48 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (AU$4.08) | AU$3.63 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$19) | AU$32 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Greece | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$50) | AU$63 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (AU$66) | AU$210 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (AU$75) | AU$105 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (AU$5.28) | AU$4.99 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €367 (AU$562) | AU$645 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (AU$0.70) | AU$0.24 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$59) | AU$74 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.39 (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 35% cheaper than in Australia
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