Cost of living in Greece compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (118元) | 36元 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (60元) | 38元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (34元) | 13元 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (13元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.17 (40元) | 15元 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (15元) | 10元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 51元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (16元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (11元) | 6元 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (102元) | 88元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (20元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,059 (8,212元) | 15,689元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €720 (5,582元) | 7,762元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (1,336元) | 494元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €546 (4,235元) | 6,859元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €418 (3,238元) | 3,972元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (1,107元) | 335元 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (152元) | 101元 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €460 (3,564元) | 1,494元 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (617元) | 571元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (84元) | 38元 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (55元) | 47元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (567元) | 415元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (215元) | 280元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (840元) | 574元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (669元) | 717元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,822 (207,953元) | 152,522元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (227元) | 244元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.10 (32元) | 41元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.34 (41元) | 45元 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (349元) | 111元 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.47 (35元) | 44元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 (18元) | 9元 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.59 (20元) | 12元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (108元) | 79元 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Greece | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (317元) | 225元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (129元) | 110元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (361元) | 481元 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (437元) | 248元 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (79元) | 77元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.23 (33元) | 27元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.85 (38元) | 14元 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (7,944元) | 3,708元 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (280元) | 406元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (37元) | 25元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 15% more expensive than in China
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