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
Greece vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.58 times less for grocery shopping in Greece than in the United States.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 1.97 EUR (2.2 USD) in Greece and 6.64 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Greece.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.83 EUR (2.04 USD) in Greece and 2.26 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Greece.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.08 EUR (14.59 USD) in Greece and 17.87 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Greece.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.5 EUR (9.48 USD) in Greece and 16.13 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Greece.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.46 EUR (10.56 USD) in Greece and 14.41 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Greece.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.9 EUR (5.47 USD) in Greece and 17.03 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Greece.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.81 EUR (2.02 USD) in Greece and 2.99 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Greece.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.82 USD) for 12 eggs in Greece and 6.44 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Greece.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.49 EUR (2.78 USD) in Greece and 3.41 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Greece.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.79 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece and 22.4 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Greece.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.08 EUR (1.21 USD) in Greece and 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Greece.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Greece and 4.49 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Greece.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.89 EUR (14.38 USD) in Greece and 15.38 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Greece.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.65 EUR (1.84 USD) in Greece and 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United States.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 1.05 EUR (1.17 USD) in Greece and 3.59 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Greece.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 1.36 EUR (1.52 USD) in Greece and 5.13 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Greece.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.37 USD) in Greece and 3.35 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Greece.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.48 EUR (2.77 USD) in Greece and 7.41 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Greece.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.16 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece and 8.05 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.05 EUR (2.29 USD) in Greece and 5.71 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Greece.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.04 USD) in Greece and 2.23 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Greece.
Restaurant
Greece vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.96 times less for meals in restaurants in Greece than in the United States.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.72 EUR (4.15 USD) in Greece and 5.25 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Greece.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.09 EUR (2.33 USD) in Greece and 2.96 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Greece.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.58 USD) in Greece and 7.17 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Greece.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.58 USD) in Greece and 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Greece.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.5 EUR (10.6 USD) in Greece and 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Greece.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 55 EUR (61.37 USD) in Greece and 125.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Greece.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.74 USD) in Greece and 23.3 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Greece.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 EUR (0.61 USD) in Greece and 2.29 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Greece.
Fuel
Greece vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.05 times more for fuel in Greece than in the United States.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.83 USD) in Greece and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece and 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
Greece vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.22 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 (33.47 USD) in Greece and 118.3 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Greece.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Greece and 2.6 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Greece.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15 EUR (16.74 USD) in Greece and 37.64 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Greece.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Greece and 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Greece.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.46 USD) in Greece and 4.47 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Greece.
Sports & entertainment
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 9 EUR (10.04 USD) in Greece and 17.92 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Greece.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.42 EUR (55.14 USD) in Greece and 141.4 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Greece.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.88 EUR (25.53 USD) in Greece and 58.26 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Greece.
Flats for rent
Greece vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.08 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 560.44 EUR (625.32 USD) in Greece and 3637 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Greece.
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 496.43 EUR (553.9 USD) in Greece and 2279 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Greece.
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 1024 EUR (1142.33 USD) in Greece and 7368 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Greece.
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 873.85 EUR (975.01 USD) in Greece and 4684 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Greece.
Flats for sale
Greece vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.09 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 3216 EUR (3587.86 USD) in Greece and 15555 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Greece.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3259 EUR (3635.84 USD) in Greece and 10913 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Greece.
Salary
Greece vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Greece is 4.6 times lower than in the United States.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 1003 EUR (1118.79 USD) in Greece and 4611 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 78.2% lower in Greece.
Hotels
Greece vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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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