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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

United States vs. Greece - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.52 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Greece.

6.32 EUR
1.97 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Greece.

2.15 EUR
1.83 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.99 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 13.08 EUR (15.35 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 23% lower in Greece.

16.99 EUR
13.08 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.34 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.5 EUR (9.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Greece.

15.34 EUR
8.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 9.46 EUR (11.1 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 31% lower in Greece.

13.71 EUR
9.46 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.19 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.9 EUR (5.75 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Greece.

16.19 EUR
4.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Greece.

2.85 EUR
1.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.32 EUR (5.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Greece.

6.13 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Greece.

3.25 EUR
2.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.3 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.87 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Greece.

21.30 EUR
17.87 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 57% lower in Greece.

2.51 EUR
1.08 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Greece.

4.27 EUR
1.21 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.63 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.89 EUR (15.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Greece.

14.63 EUR
12.89 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Greece.

3.42 EUR
1.05 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Greece.

4.88 EUR
1.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Greece.

3.19 EUR
1.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Greece.

7.05 EUR
2.48 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.65 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.47 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

7.65 EUR
13.47 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.41 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Greece.

5.43 EUR
2.05 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Greece.

2.12 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.86 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Greece.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.72 EUR (4.36 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Greece.

4.99 EUR
3.72 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.09 EUR (2.45 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Greece.

2.81 EUR
2.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Greece.

6.82 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Greece.

10.23 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.5 EUR (11.15 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Greece.

10.23 EUR
9.50 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.32 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 55 EUR (64.53 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Greece.

119.32 EUR
55.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.16 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Greece.

22.16 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Greece.

2.17 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.56 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.77 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.88 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.06 times more for transportation in the United States than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.5 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (35.2 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Greece.

112.50 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Greece.

2.47 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.8 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Greece.

35.80 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Greece.

1.85 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Greece.

4.25 EUR
4.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.05 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (10.56 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Greece.

17.05 EUR
9.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.47 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.42 EUR (57.98 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Greece.

134.47 EUR
49.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.4 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 22.88 EUR (26.84 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Greece.

55.40 EUR
22.88 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.78 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3458 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 560.44 EUR (657.56 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Greece.

3 458 EUR
560.44 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 2168 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 496.43 EUR (582.46 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Greece.

2 168 EUR
496.43 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 7007 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1024 EUR (1201.23 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Greece.

7 007 EUR
1 024 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 4455 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 873.85 EUR (1025.28 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Greece.

4 455 EUR
873.85 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.89 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14792 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3216 EUR (3772.86 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Greece.

14 792 EUR
3 216 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 10378 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 3259 EUR (3823.31 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Greece.

10 378 EUR
3 259 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.37 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4385 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1003 EUR (1176.48 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 77.1% lower in Greece.

4 385 EUR
1 003 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

88.4 EUR
66.1 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
90.4 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
99.6 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
120 EUR

Five stars

512 EUR
207 EUR

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

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