Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 42% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€19) | €14 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.66 (€5.26) | €4.86 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.01) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.04 (€4.68) | €4.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (€4.33) | €2.00 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.74 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (€4.14) | €1.53 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (€2.18) | €0.99 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (€2.84) | €1.58 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €11 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (€2.67) | €2.32 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (€2.57) | €0.96 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in United States is 176% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,137 (€2,912) | €921 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,409 (€2,236) | €650 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€207) | €195 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,092 (€1,942) | €571 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,596 (€1,482) | €407 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (€135) | €135 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€62) | €24 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $302 (€280) | €362 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (€130) | €103 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€29) | €6 | + 347% | |
| 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) | $59 (€55) | €80 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€90) | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (€126) | €94 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,048 (€26,034) | €23,808 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.95) | €1.91 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (€75) | €29 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 84% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €4.45 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€21) | €8 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (€127) | €48 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (€9) | €3.87 | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (€4.41) | €3.65 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.87) | €4.52 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.85 (€4.51) | €2.85 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (€2.08) | €2.79 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€26) | €13 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| United States | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €31 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €16 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $225 (€209) | €35 | + 493% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€88) | €42 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.51 (€5.11) | €3.59 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €4.48 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $610 (€566) | €843 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.21) | €0.46 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (€63) | €38 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €4.97 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 69% more expensive than in Greece
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