Cost of living in Greece compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.61 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.27 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 3.73 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.06 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.52 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.55 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €765 (CHF 843) | CHF 2,736 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €513 (CHF 566) | CHF 2,168 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (CHF 124) | CHF 167 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €475 (CHF 524) | CHF 1,619 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €338 (CHF 373) | CHF 1,180 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (CHF 84) | CHF 94 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (CHF 21) | CHF 40 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (CHF 300) | CHF 400 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 104) | CHF 137 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (CHF 78) | CHF 111 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 27) | CHF 60 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 102) | CHF 128 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (CHF 93) | CHF 167 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,187 (CHF 23,357) | CHF 28,438 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.50 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (CHF 34) | CHF 84 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.45 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 106 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.92 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 4.74 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 5.27 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.91 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 4.67 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 34) | CHF 77 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (CHF 43) | CHF 246 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (CHF 52) | CHF 107 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 5.06 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (CHF 4.67) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (CHF 523) | CHF 464 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.89 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 0.39 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (CHF 43) | CHF 110 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.53 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greece is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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