Cost of living in Greece compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$27) | C$25 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$15 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (C$2.80) | C$2.94 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.22 (C$8) | C$5.60 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (C$3.13) | C$5.86 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.39) | C$5.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (C$1.94) | C$3.89 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (C$2.32) | C$3.92 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (C$22) | C$23 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (C$3.35) | C$3.42 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (C$1.58) | C$3.26 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,058 (C$1,692) | C$3,220 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (C$1,164) | C$2,670 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (C$286) | C$250 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (C$1,095) | C$2,256 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (C$768) | C$1,899 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (C$236) | C$122 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (C$34) | C$72 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (C$599) | C$363 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$200) | C$206 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$130) | C$84 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$47) | C$61 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$149) | C$136 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$162) | C$170 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,869 (C$38,166) | C$33,165 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.91) | C$1.59 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (C$41) | C$110 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$24 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$75) | C$151 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (C$3.90) | C$4.08 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (C$4.76) | C$3.20 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$21) | C$36 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$67) | C$70 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$28) | C$34 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (C$97) | C$190 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$104) | C$127 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (C$7) | C$5.87 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 (C$8) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (C$1,638) | C$713 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$70) | C$60 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Canada
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