Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (COL$57,237) | COL$23,041 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (COL$31,195) | COL$17,636 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (COL$15,512) | COL$7,485 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (COL$5,646) | COL$2,756 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (COL$15,752) | COL$5,393 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (COL$5,528) | COL$2,737 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (COL$19,983) | COL$8,010 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (COL$5,561) | COL$5,331 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (COL$3,774) | COL$2,139 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (COL$4,983) | COL$3,012 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (COL$40,839) | COL$40,381 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (COL$8,457) | COL$4,273 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (COL$3,478) | COL$2,122 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €758 (COL$3,298,288) | COL$2,543,330 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €513 (COL$2,233,041) | COL$1,235,460 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (COL$490,559) | COL$229,502 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €475 (COL$2,068,376) | COL$1,480,490 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €338 (COL$1,471,385) | COL$837,330 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (COL$330,290) | COL$158,191 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$84,131) | COL$70,489 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (COL$1,182,777) | COL$1,213,310 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$411,520) | COL$336,961 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (COL$35,850) | COL$19,024 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (COL$26,197) | COL$10,387 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (COL$306,637) | COL$174,905 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (COL$108,571) | COL$102,466 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$404,302) | COL$248,862 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (COL$367,083) | COL$206,071 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (COL$92,221,757) | COL$60,013,800 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (COL$6,298) | COL$2,333 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$135,158) | COL$132,073 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 47% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (COL$23,729) | COL$15,506 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$34,703) | COL$14,412 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (COL$132,622) | COL$86,359 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (COL$21,411) | COL$17,712 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (COL$16,484) | COL$12,457 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (COL$16,200) | COL$16,113 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (COL$8,626) | COL$6,179 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (COL$9,220) | COL$4,617 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$46,245) | COL$21,936 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 222% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (COL$135,885) | COL$32,310 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (COL$66,122) | COL$24,308 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (COL$168,966) | COL$88,717 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (COL$203,948) | COL$93,266 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$42,329) | COL$22,707 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (COL$17,193) | COL$7,902 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (COL$18,451) | COL$3,490 | + 429% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (COL$2,064,976) | COL$1,869,130 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (COL$3,880) | COL$244 | + 1491% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (COL$170,401) | COL$121,260 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 (COL$19,717) | COL$8,449 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greece is 77% more expensive than in Colombia
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