Cost of living in Greece compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 6% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €14 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 | €3.83 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 | €1.14 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.78 | €2.72 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 | €2.90 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 | €5.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 | €1.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 | €0.82 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 | €1.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 | €10 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 | €1.99 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 | €0.83 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 19% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €921 | €1,203 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 | €809 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 | €264 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €571 | €744 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 | €500 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 | €133 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €17 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 | €309 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 | €154 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €8 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 | €16 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €92 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €33 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 | €90 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €129 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,511 | €26,847 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 | €1.70 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €28 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 | €9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €5.94 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 | €55 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 | €7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 | €3.85 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 | €4.86 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 | €1.99 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 | €2.97 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €26 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 5% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Greece | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €39 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €18 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 | €106 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 | €85 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €18 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 | €3.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.48 | €4.41 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €618 | €912 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 | €0.18 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €47 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 | €5.14 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Cost of living in Greece is 4% cheaper than in Estonia
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