Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Athens are 27.2% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Athens are 38.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 59.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 24.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 37.2% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 43.9% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 50.00 € | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.24 € | 3.42 € | -19.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.42 € | 1.96 € | -42.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 0.50 € | -81.9 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 5.94 € | +8.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 1.11 € | -28.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.14 € | +9.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.54 € | 4.38 € | -3.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.59 € | 5.79 € | -39.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.42 € | 4.61 € | -28.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 5.84 € | -41.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 0.80 € | -43.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.83 € | -20.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 0.56 € | -63.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 0.90 € | -49.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.54 € | -45.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.56 € | -48.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.58 € | 0.97 € | -38.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.87 € | -2.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 € | 1.58 € | -33.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 € | 2.20 € | -37.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.25 € | 4.60 € | -62.4 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 1.20 € | -44.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 30.00 € | -64.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.25 € | 4.00 € | -36.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 1.45 € | -53.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 15.00 € | -67.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.15 € | 7.06 € | -1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,187.50 € | -16.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,332.22 € | 24,406.00 € | -19.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216.22 € | 200.23 € | -7.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.65 € | 25.39 € | +62.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.97 € | 30.23 € | +0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.91 € | 42.19 € | +11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 23.56 € | +39.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 9.00 € | -30.8 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 769.50 € | 442.53 € | -42.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 9,734.38 € | -36.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.20 € | 82.38 € | -11.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.60 € | 32.22 € | -20.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.08 € | 89.18 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.86 € | 107.41 € | -24.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,392.84 € | 580.95 € | -58.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 961.90 € | 492.50 € | -48.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,049.14 € | 1,082.63 € | -64.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,186.11 € | 930.27 € | -57.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,095.13 € | 271.65 € | -75.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 797.41 € | 257.83 € | -67.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,847.00 € | 990.18 € | -65.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 4.51 | +19.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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