Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in United States is 45% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (€5.26) | €4.69 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.98) | €1.59 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (€4.19) | €4.25 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (€4.20) | €1.96 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (€4.09) | €1.86 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.04) | €1.21 | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.78) | €1.56 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €12 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (€2.71) | €2.36 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (€2.57) | €0.72 | + 255% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in United States is 195% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (€2,775) | €779 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (€2,128) | €633 | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€205) | €151 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (€1,895) | €514 | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (€1,443) | €379 | + 281% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€137) | €151 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €21 | + 181% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (€271) | €367 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (€134) | €109 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€28) | €7 | + 317% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in United States is 10% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (€53) | €61 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (€48) | €34 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€90) | €98 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (€121) | €135 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in United States is 40% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (€26,231) | €28,344 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.91) | €1.91 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€68) | €28 | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 107% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €4.45 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€20) | €5.67 | + 244% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€129) | €50 | + 157% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €2.00 | + 329% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (€4.62) | €3.37 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.00 | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (€4.55) | €2.86 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (€2.18) | €2.37 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €12 | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 38% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
United States | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €33 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €15 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (€191) | €39 | + 388% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (€91) | €45 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (€5.14) | €4.00 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €5.38 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (€467) | €843 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.34) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (€61) | €33 | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €5.01 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,861 prices entered by 2,438 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 77% more expensive than in Greece
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