Cost of living in Greece compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$69,964) | COL$29,810 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$35,857) | COL$21,872 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (COL$22,179) | COL$9,455 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (COL$5,692) | COL$3,648 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (COL$18,698) | COL$7,908 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (COL$7,519) | COL$4,099 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.73 (COL$25,898) | COL$10,690 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (COL$7,017) | COL$7,325 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (COL$4,271) | COL$3,342 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (COL$5,765) | COL$3,521 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (COL$43,062) | COL$47,772 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (COL$9,650) | COL$5,072 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (COL$3,578) | COL$2,877 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 85% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €872 (COL$3,941,811) | COL$2,694,490 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €542 (COL$2,449,415) | COL$1,364,150 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (COL$708,892) | COL$253,437 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €568 (COL$2,567,821) | COL$1,663,520 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €926 (COL$4,187,370) | COL$925,481 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €116 (COL$523,097) | COL$164,886 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (COL$89,411) | COL$67,316 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (COL$1,592,004) | COL$1,439,120 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (COL$508,086) | COL$395,396 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (COL$46,123) | COL$20,263 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (COL$32,461) | COL$12,348 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (COL$333,136) | COL$185,873 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (COL$162,105) | COL$123,650 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (COL$366,793) | COL$334,228 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (COL$398,758) | COL$238,814 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,508 (COL$97,216,514) | COL$62,434,000 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (COL$9,251) | COL$3,258 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (COL$138,146) | COL$135,760 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.12 (COL$18,637) | COL$19,329 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (COL$34,089) | COL$25,191 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (COL$179,495) | COL$84,713 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.79 (COL$17,136) | COL$19,377 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (COL$15,411) | COL$12,637 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (COL$18,101) | COL$16,565 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (COL$9,593) | COL$7,212 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 (COL$11,545) | COL$5,724 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (COL$55,567) | COL$24,958 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 64% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Greece | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (COL$131,483) | COL$35,883 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$72,697) | COL$26,993 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (COL$163,111) | COL$108,276 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (COL$228,277) | COL$104,942 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$47,242) | COL$27,483 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (COL$16,055) | COL$9,465 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (COL$17,875) | COL$4,246 | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €397 (COL$1,794,894) | COL$2,342,920 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.02 (COL$91) | COL$212 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (COL$179,113) | COL$117,058 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.48 (COL$20,272) | COL$8,445 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Greece is 61% more expensive than in Colombia
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