Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 37.0% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 61.5% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 149.6% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 30.4% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 60.0% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 75.3% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 € | 72.50 € | +31.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 € | 4.31 € | +26.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 3.39 € | +72.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 2.75 € | +450.3 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.92 € | 5.47 € | -7.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.56 € | +40.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.04 € | -9.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.21 € | 4.57 € | +8.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 9.59 € | +65.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.58 € | 6.45 € | +40.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.83 € | 9.92 € | +70.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.44 € | +79.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.04 € | +25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 1.56 € | +177.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.81 € | +100.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 1.00 € | +86.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 1.08 € | +96.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.94 € | 1.53 € | +62.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.89 € | +0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 € | 2.36 € | +48.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.19 € | 3.52 € | +60.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 12.00 € | +160.9 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.12 € | +77.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 85.00 € | +183.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 6.25 € | +56.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 3.11 € | +114.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 46.00 € | +206.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.06 € | 7.15 € | +1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,187.50 € | 30,000.00 € | +19.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,061.17 € | 30,332.22 € | +26.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202.14 € | 214.91 € | +6.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.30 € | 15.95 € | -37.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.13 € | 29.44 € | -2.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.19 € | 38.14 € | -9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.56 € | 16.86 € | -28.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 13.00 € | +44.4 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 442.53 € | 769.50 € | +73.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,671.88 € | 15,222.22 € | +57.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.95 € | 92.31 € | +12.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.87 € | 40.60 € | +27.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.98 € | 100.08 € | +12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.61 € | 140.59 € | +30.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 571.31 € | 1,411.09 € | +147.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 487.93 € | 963.66 € | +97.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,067.45 € | 3,049.14 € | +185.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 921.73 € | 2,186.11 € | +137.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 271.65 € | 1,106.28 € | +307.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 257.83 € | 797.41 € | +209.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 996.74 € | 2,820.80 € | +183.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 | 3.78 | -16.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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