Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Greece is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£13) | £15 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (£3.72) | £3.98 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (£1.40) | £1.11 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.23 (£4.36) | £3.74 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (£1.67) | £2.43 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.99) | £4.86 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (£1.77) | £2.18 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.01) | £0.92 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (£1.21) | £2.13 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (£1.74) | £2.23 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (£0.91) | £1.08 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Greece is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,090 (£909) | £2,775 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €728 (£607) | £2,113 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (£145) | £181 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €685 (£571) | £1,877 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €480 (£400) | £1,256 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (£123) | £141 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (£18) | £27 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | €375 (£312) | £276 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£104) | £85 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Greece is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£68) | £72 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£24) | £35 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£78) | £82 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (£85) | £85 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Greece is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,874 (£19,900) | £28,239 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (£1.54) | £1.43 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (£21) | £112 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Greece is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (£3.73) | £3.37 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£39) | £62 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (£4.19) | £3.98 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (£3.48) | £1.90 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (£3.44) | £4.03 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (£2.03) | £2.16 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.98 (£2.48) | £1.84 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Greece is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£35) | £39 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £23 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (£51) | £114 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£54) | £66 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £12 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.40 (£3.66) | £3.73 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (£3.92) | £5.88 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (£854) | £429 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£35) | £40 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (£4.08) | £15 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Greece is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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