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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 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Greece.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.07 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Greece.

5.14 EUR
1.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Greece.

2.10 EUR
1.81 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 11.66 EUR (13.26 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Greece.

18.46 EUR
11.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.95 EUR (9.04 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Greece.

15.83 EUR
7.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 8.86 EUR (10.08 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Greece.

15.32 EUR
8.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.8 EUR (5.46 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Greece.

14.07 EUR
4.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Greece.

2.82 EUR
1.46 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.07 EUR (4.63 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Greece.

4.17 EUR
4.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.6 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Greece.

3.46 EUR
2.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 18.44 EUR (20.97 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Greece.

21.97 EUR
18.44 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 64% lower in Greece.

2.50 EUR
0.90 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Greece.

3.75 EUR
1.17 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.15 EUR (12.68 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Greece.

14.69 EUR
11.15 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 72% lower in Greece.

3.43 EUR
0.96 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Greece.

4.69 EUR
1.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Greece.

3.75 EUR
1.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Greece.

7.23 EUR
2.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.89 EUR (15.8 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in the United States.

7.90 EUR
13.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.17 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Greece.

5.50 EUR
1.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Greece.

2.20 EUR
0.81 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.71 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Greece.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.83 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Greece.

4.59 EUR
3.37 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.05 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Greece.

2.46 EUR
1.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 36% lower in Greece.

7.03 EUR
4.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.69 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Greece.

8.79 EUR
5.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.8 EUR (8.87 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Greece.

10.55 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 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50 EUR (56.86 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Greece.

87.93 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.65 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Greece.

21.98 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Greece.

1.93 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.68 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.48 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.70 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.86 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.93 times more for transportation in the United States than in Greece.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (34.12 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Greece.

113.43 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Greece.

2.42 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Greece.

26.38 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Greece.

1.64 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Greece.

3.96 EUR
3.50 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 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.1 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Greece.

15.83 EUR
8.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 40.78 EUR (46.38 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Greece.

86.40 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 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 23.58 EUR (26.82 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Greece.

33.41 EUR
23.58 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 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 494.29 EUR (562.14 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Greece.

3 342 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 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 448.38 EUR (509.93 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Greece.

2 093 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 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 871.13 EUR (990.71 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 86% lower in Greece.

6 238 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 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 832.75 EUR (947.06 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Greece.

3 612 EUR
832.75 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.08 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 12555 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2563 EUR (2915.19 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Greece.

12 555 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 8156 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2516 EUR (2861.82 USD) in Greece. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Greece.

8 156 EUR
2 516 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Greece - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.8 times higher than in Greece.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 909.06 EUR (1033.84 USD) in Greece. The average salary is 82.8% lower in Greece.

5 273 EUR
909.06 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91.2 EUR
68.2 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
93.3 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
123 EUR

Five stars

528 EUR
213 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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