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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Greece

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Greece.

2.57 EUR
1.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 1.81 EUR (1.94 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Germany.

1.71 EUR
1.81 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.22 USD) in Germany and 11.66 EUR (12.47 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Greece.

14.23 EUR
11.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.15 USD) in Germany and 7.95 EUR (8.5 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Germany.

5.75 EUR
7.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.47 USD) in Germany and 8.86 EUR (9.47 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Greece.

9.79 EUR
8.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Germany and 4.8 EUR (5.13 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 40% lower in Greece.

8.00 EUR
4.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 1.46 EUR (1.56 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
1.46 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (2.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.07 EUR (4.35 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Germany.

2.80 EUR
4.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.59 USD) in Germany and 2.29 EUR (2.45 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Germany.

1.49 EUR
2.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.01 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 19.61 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Germany.

13.01 EUR
19.61 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 0.9 EUR (0.96 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Greece.

1.40 EUR
0.90 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Germany and 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Greece.

1.68 EUR
1.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.93 USD) in Germany and 11.15 EUR (11.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Greece.

13.03 EUR
11.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

1.17 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Greece.

1.44 EUR
0.96 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Greece.

2.43 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Germany and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Greece.

1.82 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Germany and 2.38 EUR (2.54 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Germany.

2.37 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.12 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 14.78 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Germany.

14.12 EUR
14.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.26 USD) in Germany and 1.91 EUR (2.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Greece.

3.05 EUR
1.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 0.81 EUR (0.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Germany.

0.67 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.14 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Greece.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.52 USD) in Germany and 3.37 EUR (3.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Germany.

3.29 EUR
3.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.72 USD) in Germany and 1.8 EUR (1.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Greece.

2.54 EUR
1.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.28 USD) in Germany and 4.5 EUR (4.81 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
4.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.28 USD) in Germany and 5 EUR (5.35 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.85 USD) in Germany and 7.8 EUR (8.34 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Greece.

9.21 EUR
7.80 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.15 USD) in Germany and 50 EUR (53.46 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Greece.

60.00 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.83 USD) in Germany and 12 EUR (12.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 0% lower in Greece.

12.00 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 0.5 EUR (0.53 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Greece.

2.02 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times more for fuel in Germany than in Greece.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Greece.

1.77 EUR
1.71 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.88 EUR (2.01 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Germany.

1.77 EUR
1.88 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 0.89 EUR (0.95 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Greece.

1.05 EUR
0.89 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.52 times more for transportation in Germany than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (90.88 USD) in Germany and 30 EUR (32.08 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Greece.

85.00 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in Germany and 1.2 EUR (1.28 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 60% lower in Greece.

3.00 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.28 USD) in Germany and 15 EUR (16.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Greece.

33.00 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.25 USD) in Germany and 0.8 EUR (0.86 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Greece.

2.10 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.6 USD) in Germany and 3.5 EUR (3.74 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Greece.

4.30 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.83 USD) in Germany and 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Greece.

12.00 EUR
8.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.25 USD) in Germany and 40.78 EUR (43.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Germany.

38.58 EUR
40.78 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (20.96 USD) in Germany and 23.58 EUR (25.21 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Germany.

19.60 EUR
23.58 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.3 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Greece.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1369.02 USD) in Germany and 494.29 EUR (528.51 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Greece.

1 280 EUR
494.29 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (971.73 USD) in Germany and 448.38 EUR (479.42 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Greece.

908.82 EUR
448.38 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2459.22 USD) in Germany and 871.13 EUR (931.43 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Greece.

2 300 EUR
871.13 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1711.29 USD) in Germany and 832.75 EUR (890.4 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 48% lower in Greece.

1 601 EUR
832.75 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.69 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Greece.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8674.88 USD) in Germany and 2563 EUR (2740.78 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Greece.

8 113 EUR
2 563 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5915.21 USD) in Germany and 2516 EUR (2690.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Greece.

5 532 EUR
2 516 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 3.3 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3208.88 USD) in Germany and 909.06 EUR (971.99 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 69.7% lower in Greece.

3 001 EUR
909.06 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Germany vs. Greece - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
92.3 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

187 EUR
245 EUR

Five stars

423 EUR
431 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 755 hotels • Greece: 20 cities, 1510 hotels

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