Cost of living in Greece compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (£14) | £15 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (£3.75) | £3.87 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.71 (£1.42) | £1.14 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.28 (£4.40) | £3.69 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (£1.70) | £2.64 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £5.12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (£1.80) | £2.13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (£1.00) | £0.92 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (£1.19) | £2.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (£2.01) | £2.24 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (£0.80) | £1.06 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,064 (£886) | £2,658 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €733 (£611) | £2,154 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (£149) | £205 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (£512) | £1,730 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (£350) | £1,281 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (£126) | £160 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (£16) | £28 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (£323) | £314 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£76) | £83 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£9) | £9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£6) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (£62) | £74 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£24) | £35 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (£87) | £84 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£82) | £91 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,796 (£20,656) | £29,089 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (£1.56) | £1.45 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (£28) | £113 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (£3.85) | £4.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.76 (£4.80) | £8 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (£41) | £61 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (£4.19) | £4.19 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.83 (£4.03) | £1.93 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (£3.59) | £4.50 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.42 (£2.02) | £2.22 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (£2.13) | £1.92 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Greece | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£33) | £38 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£14) | £23 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (£41) | £122 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (£49) | £69 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.34 (£3.62) | £3.62 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (£4.25) | £5.71 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,025 (£854) | £543 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£30) | £40 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (£4.20) | £15 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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