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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 1.53 times less for grocery shopping in Greece than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.97 EUR (2.28 USD) in Greece and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Greece.

1.97 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.83 EUR (2.12 USD) in Greece and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Greece.

1.83 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.08 EUR (15.16 USD) in Greece and 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Greece.

13.08 EUR
17.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.5 EUR (9.85 USD) in Greece and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Greece.

8.50 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.46 EUR (10.96 USD) in Greece and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Greece.

9.46 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.9 EUR (5.68 USD) in Greece and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Greece.

4.90 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.81 EUR (2.1 USD) in Greece and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Greece.

1.81 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Greece and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Greece.

4.32 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.49 EUR (2.89 USD) in Greece and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Greece.

2.49 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.09 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece and 21.56 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Greece.

18.09 EUR
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Greece and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Greece.

1.08 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Greece and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Greece.

1.21 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.89 EUR (14.94 USD) in Greece and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in Greece.

12.89 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Greece and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Greece and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Greece.

1.05 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Greece and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Greece.

1.36 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Greece and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Greece.

1.23 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.48 EUR (2.87 USD) in Greece and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Greece.

2.48 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.63 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in the United States.

13.63 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Greece and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Greece.

2.05 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Greece and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Greece.

0.93 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.89 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 (4.31 USD) in Greece and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Greece.

3.72 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.09 EUR (2.42 USD) in Greece and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Greece.

2.09 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in Greece and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Greece.

5.00 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5 EUR (5.79 USD) in Greece and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Greece.

5.00 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.5 EUR (11.01 USD) in Greece and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Greece.

9.50 EUR
10.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 55 EUR (63.74 USD) in Greece and 120.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Greece.

55.00 EUR
120.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.38 USD) in Greece and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Greece.

15.00 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 EUR (0.64 USD) in Greece and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Greece.

0.55 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.04 times more for fuel in Greece than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Greece and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United States.

1.79 EUR
0.80 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 3.1 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 (34.77 USD) in Greece and 113.89 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Greece.

30.00 EUR
113.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Greece and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Greece.

1.20 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15 EUR (17.38 USD) in Greece and 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Greece.

15.00 EUR
36.24 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Greece and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Greece.

1.00 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.64 USD) in Greece and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Greece.

4.00 EUR
4.31 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 9 EUR (10.43 USD) in Greece and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Greece.

9.00 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.42 EUR (57.28 USD) in Greece and 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Greece.

49.42 EUR
136.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.88 EUR (26.52 USD) in Greece and 56.08 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Greece.

22.88 EUR
56.08 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.85 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 (649.55 USD) in Greece and 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Greece.

560.44 EUR
3 501 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 496.43 EUR (575.36 USD) in Greece and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Greece.

496.43 EUR
2 194 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 1024 EUR (1186.6 USD) in Greece and 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Greece.

1 024 EUR
7 094 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 873.85 EUR (1012.79 USD) in Greece and 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Greece.

873.85 EUR
4 510 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.94 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 (3726.9 USD) in Greece and 14974 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Greece.

3 216 EUR
14 974 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 3259 EUR (3776.74 USD) in Greece and 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Greece.

3 259 EUR
10 506 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Greece vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Greece is 4.43 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1003 EUR (1162.15 USD) in Greece and 4439 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 77.4% lower in Greece.

1 003 EUR
4 439 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

66.9 EUR
89.5 EUR

Two stars

91.5 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

101 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

121 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

209 EUR
519 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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