Cost of living in United States compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 17% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €14 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.52) | €3.60 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.27 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.43) | €3.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.40) | €1.30 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.28) | €4.56 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (€2.74) | €1.26 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.39) | €0.88 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (€2.74) | €1.16 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.90 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (€1.71) | €0.78 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in United States is 118% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,212 (€1,830) | €780 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (€1,278) | €518 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€148) | €115 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (€1,269) | €485 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (€922) | €335 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€93) | €78 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €20 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€224) | €248 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (€106) | €100 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €6 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €69 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€36) | €31 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€72) | €101 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€90) | €84 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (€19,507) | €21,339 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.53) | €1.45 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€61) | €30 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 51% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.95) | €4.56 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€93) | €32 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.44) | €3.76 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.87) | €3.43 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (€4.08) | €3.23 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (€3.01) | €1.96 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.50) | €2.15 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €11 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €33 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (€169) | €40 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (€66) | €48 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (€4.17) | €3.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€4.83) | €4.26 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (€348) | €463 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (€0.42) | €0.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €41 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.58 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 42% more expensive than in Greece
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