Cost of living in Greece compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 104% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 440) | E£ 204 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 252) | E£ 121 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (E£ 156) | E£ 93 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (E£ 51) | E£ 26 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (E£ 153) | E£ 50 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (E£ 60) | E£ 12 | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 230) | E£ 67 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (E£ 53) | E£ 33 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (E£ 33) | E£ 10 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.55 (E£ 51) | E£ 44 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 310) | E£ 338 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (E£ 74) | E£ 17 | + 330% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (E£ 33) | E£ 10 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 168% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €869 (E£ 28,756) | E£ 12,207 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €578 (E£ 19,111) | E£ 5,963 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (E£ 6,453) | E£ 1,207 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €528 (E£ 17,464) | E£ 7,278 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €370 (E£ 12,246) | E£ 4,450 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (E£ 4,479) | E£ 1,066 | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (E£ 794) | E£ 215 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (E£ 11,331) | E£ 7,226 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (E£ 3,421) | E£ 4,091 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (E£ 306) | E£ 163 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (E£ 218) | E£ 87 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 22% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (E£ 2,643) | E£ 575 | + 360% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (E£ 1,187) | E£ 1,504 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (E£ 2,950) | E£ 1,747 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (E£ 3,124) | E£ 2,140 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 69% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,296 (E£ 737,778) | E£ 799,839 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (E£ 65) | E£ 10 | + 536% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (E£ 1,018) | E£ 524 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 165% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (E£ 147) | E£ 39 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 257) | E£ 87 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (E£ 1,400) | E£ 322 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (E£ 128) | E£ 83 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (E£ 121) | E£ 70 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (E£ 149) | E£ 76 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (E£ 94) | E£ 26 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (E£ 92) | E£ 34 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (E£ 464) | E£ 110 | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 117% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Greece | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (E£ 1,036) | E£ 415 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 522) | E£ 194 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (E£ 1,166) | E£ 961 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (E£ 1,586) | E£ 621 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 335) | E£ 128 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (E£ 126) | E£ 59 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (E£ 140) | E£ 83 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (E£ 17,872) | E£ 21,837 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.67 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (E£ 1,265) | E£ 705 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 (E£ 152) | E£ 50 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,586 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 101% more expensive than in Egypt
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