Cost of Living Comparison Between Dublin and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Athens are 24.4% lower than in Dublin (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Athens are 42.9% lower than in Dublin | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 69.3% lower than in Dublin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 31.0% lower than in Dublin | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 19.0% lower than in Dublin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 48.3% lower than in Dublin | |
Restaurants | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 50.00 € | -44.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 € | 5.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.50 € | 5.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.96 € | 3.34 € | -15.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 € | 1.96 € | -20.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 0.50 € | -73.9 % |
Markets | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.82 € | 5.84 € | +21.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.50 € | 1.11 € | -26.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.11 € | +42.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.84 € | 4.35 € | +13.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.38 € | 5.80 € | +71.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.28 € | 4.65 € | +8.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.97 € | 5.82 € | +17.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.79 € | -33.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.81 € | -14.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.55 € | -55.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 0.89 € | -43.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.53 € | -36.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.55 € | -17.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.23 € | 0.97 € | -21.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 0.87 € | -45.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.90 € | 1.56 € | -60.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.16 € | 2.23 € | -46.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 € | 4.60 € | -71.2 % |
Transportation | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.20 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 € | 30.00 € | -75.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.45 € | -55.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 15.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.65 € | 7.06 € | +6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 25,650.00 € | -30.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,975.43 € | 24,579.78 € | -25.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 273.42 € | 198.75 € | -27.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.73 € | 25.03 € | +10.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 52.85 € | 30.14 € | -43.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.85 € | 42.64 € | -9.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.26 € | 23.20 € | +9.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 9.00 € | -30.8 % |
Childcare | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,279.55 € | 442.53 € | -65.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,799.23 € | 9,593.33 € | -2.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.47 € | 82.38 € | -5.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.35 € | 32.14 € | -16.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.38 € | 87.78 € | -2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.46 € | 106.44 € | +15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,054.13 € | 585.83 € | -71.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,784.21 € | 490.88 € | -72.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,410.20 € | 1,084.15 € | -68.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,830.37 € | 931.27 € | -67.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 670.66 € | 276.44 € | -58.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 478.66 € | 258.95 € | -45.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dublin Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,259.29 € | 963.42 € | -70.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 4.55 | -0.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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