Cost of living in Greece compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (AU$5.72) | AU$6 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (AU$1.96) | AU$1.48 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (AU$5.77) | AU$5.64 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (AU$2.03) | AU$4.87 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (AU$2.04) | AU$4.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.11 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (AU$3.03) | AU$2.90 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (AU$1.21) | AU$2.53 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €763 (AU$1,193) | AU$3,147 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 (AU$790) | AU$2,142 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (AU$179) | AU$245 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €462 (AU$723) | AU$1,996 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €331 (AU$518) | AU$1,485 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (AU$122) | AU$177 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (AU$30) | AU$58 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (AU$425) | AU$457 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$148) | AU$244 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (AU$9) | AU$32 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (AU$110) | AU$101 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (AU$39) | AU$66 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (AU$145) | AU$136 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (AU$132) | AU$141 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (AU$33,151) | AU$28,149 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (AU$2.26) | AU$1.37 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (AU$49) | AU$158 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (AU$48) | AU$66 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (AU$5.93) | AU$4.67 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (AU$5.82) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.14 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (AU$3.31) | AU$3.85 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (AU$17) | AU$29 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (AU$49) | AU$56 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (AU$61) | AU$218 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (AU$73) | AU$90 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (AU$6) | AU$4.48 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (AU$742) | AU$659 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (AU$1.39) | AU$0.51 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (AU$61) | AU$69 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.56 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.565
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,390 prices entered by 531 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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