Cost of living in Greece compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$19) | C$24 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.57 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (C$2.19) | C$3.03 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (C$7) | C$4.87 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (C$2.60) | C$4.60 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (C$2.51) | C$4.61 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (C$1.40) | C$3.35 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (C$2.00) | C$3.57 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.37 (C$3.36) | C$2.61 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (C$1.45) | C$2.96 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €907 (C$1,285) | C$3,093 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €704 (C$998) | C$2,477 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €181 (C$256) | C$206 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €508 (C$720) | C$2,055 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (C$582) | C$1,657 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (C$198) | C$136 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$40) | C$75 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (C$524) | C$429 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (C$145) | C$181 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$108) | C$80 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$48) | C$51 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$118) | C$121 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$130) | C$145 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,108 (C$31,326) | C$29,139 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (C$3.03) | C$1.88 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (C$43) | C$120 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (C$8) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$12) | C$35 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.47) | C$5.96 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (C$5.94) | C$5.86 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.52 (C$3.58) | C$3.56 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (C$3.77) | C$2.90 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$18) | C$31 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Greece | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$46) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (C$61) | C$148 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$70) | C$113 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$13 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (C$4.88) | C$5.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.03 (C$5.72) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €367 (C$520) | C$886 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (C$0.65) | C$0.39 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$55) | C$63 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.39 (C$6) | C$18 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Greece is 35% cheaper than in Canada
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