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Cost of Living & Prices:
Greece vs. United States

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

Greece vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.65 times less for grocery shopping in Greece than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.82 EUR (1.97 USD) in Greece and 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Greece.

1.82 EUR
5.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in Greece and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Greece.

1.81 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.66 EUR (12.61 USD) in Greece and 19.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Greece.

11.66 EUR
19.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.95 EUR (8.6 USD) in Greece and 16.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Greece.

7.95 EUR
16.64 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.86 EUR (9.58 USD) in Greece and 16.11 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Greece.

8.86 EUR
16.11 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.8 EUR (5.19 USD) in Greece and 14.79 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Greece.

4.80 EUR
14.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.58 USD) in Greece and 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Greece.

1.46 EUR
2.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.07 EUR (4.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Greece and 4.38 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Greece.

4.07 EUR
4.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.29 EUR (2.48 USD) in Greece and 3.63 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Greece.

2.29 EUR
3.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.39 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece and 23.1 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Greece.

19.39 EUR
23.10 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Greece and 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Greece.

0.90 EUR
2.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Greece and 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Greece.

1.17 EUR
3.95 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.15 EUR (12.06 USD) in Greece and 15.45 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Greece.

11.15 EUR
15.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.68 EUR (1.82 USD) in Greece and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in the United States.

1.68 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Greece and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Greece.

0.96 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Greece and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Greece.

1.17 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in Greece and 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Greece.

1.13 EUR
3.94 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.38 EUR (2.57 USD) in Greece and 7.6 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Greece.

2.38 EUR
7.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.61 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece and 8.3 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

14.61 EUR
8.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.91 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece and 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Greece.

1.91 EUR
5.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Greece and 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Greece.

0.81 EUR
2.31 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Greece than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.37 EUR (3.65 USD) in Greece and 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Greece.

3.37 EUR
4.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.8 EUR (1.95 USD) in Greece and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Greece.

1.80 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (4.87 USD) in Greece and 7.4 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Greece.

4.50 EUR
7.40 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.41 USD) in Greece and 9.25 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Greece.

5.00 EUR
9.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.8 EUR (8.44 USD) in Greece and 11.09 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Greece.

7.80 EUR
11.09 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50 EUR (54.08 USD) in Greece and 92.45 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Greece.

50.00 EUR
92.45 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.98 USD) in Greece and 23.11 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Greece.

12.00 EUR
23.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Greece and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Greece.

0.50 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.94 times more for fuel in Greece than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.56 EUR (1.68 USD) in Greece and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in the United States.

1.56 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.79 EUR (1.93 USD) in Greece and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the United States.

1.79 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.90 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.08 times less for transportation in Greece than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 30 EUR (32.45 USD) in Greece and 119.27 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Greece.

30.00 EUR
119.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.2 EUR (1.3 USD) in Greece and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Greece.

1.20 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15 EUR (16.22 USD) in Greece and 27.74 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Greece.

15.00 EUR
27.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Greece and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Greece.

0.80 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.79 USD) in Greece and 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Greece.

3.50 EUR
4.16 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 8 EUR (8.65 USD) in Greece and 16.64 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Greece.

8.00 EUR
16.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.78 EUR (44.11 USD) in Greece and 90.85 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Greece.

40.78 EUR
90.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.58 EUR (25.5 USD) in Greece and 35.13 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Greece.

23.58 EUR
35.13 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.07 times less for renting an apartment in Greece than in the United States.

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 494.29 EUR (534.63 USD) in Greece and 3514 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Greece.

494.29 EUR
3 514 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 448.38 EUR (484.97 USD) in Greece and 2201 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Greece.

448.38 EUR
2 201 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 871.13 EUR (942.22 USD) in Greece and 6559 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Greece.

871.13 EUR
6 559 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 832.75 EUR (900.71 USD) in Greece and 3798 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Greece.

832.75 EUR
3 798 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.29 times less for buying an apartment in Greece than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2563 EUR (2772.53 USD) in Greece and 13201 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Greece.

2 563 EUR
13 201 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 2516 EUR (2721.77 USD) in Greece and 8575 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Greece.

2 516 EUR
8 575 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Greece is 6.1 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 909.06 EUR (983.25 USD) in Greece and 5544 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 83.6% lower in Greece.

909.06 EUR
5 544 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

71.7 EUR
95.9 EUR

Two stars

98.1 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

108 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

130 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

224 EUR
556 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Greece: 12 cities, 295 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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