Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 14.4% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 26.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 56.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 7.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 26.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 46.7% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (15.50 €) |
24.19 C$ (15.00 €) |
-3.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (62.02 €) |
80.62 C$ (50.00 €) |
-19.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (9.30 €) |
14.51 C$ (9.00 €) |
-3.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (4.96 €) |
8.06 C$ (5.00 €) |
+0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (4.96 €) |
8.06 C$ (5.00 €) |
+0.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.26 C$ (3.26 €) |
5.55 C$ (3.44 €) |
+5.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.91 C$ (1.81 €) |
3.47 C$ (2.15 €) |
+19.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.38 C$ (1.47 €) |
0.87 C$ (0.54 €) |
-63.2 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.10 C$ (1.92 €) |
2.41 C$ (1.50 €) |
-22.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.34 C$ (2.07 €) |
1.84 C$ (1.14 €) |
-44.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.29 C$ (1.42 €) |
1.72 C$ (1.07 €) |
-24.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.87 C$ (3.02 €) |
6.33 C$ (3.92 €) |
+30.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.86 C$ (4.26 €) |
8.87 C$ (5.50 €) |
+29.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.59 C$ (4.71 €) |
6.66 C$ (4.13 €) |
-12.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.50 C$ (5.89 €) |
9.42 C$ (5.84 €) |
-0.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.58 C$ (1.60 €) |
1.35 C$ (0.84 €) |
-47.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.57 €) |
1.32 C$ (0.82 €) |
+44.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (1.51 €) |
0.96 C$ (0.60 €) |
-60.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.54 C$ (1.58 €) |
1.38 C$ (0.85 €) |
-45.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.70 C$ (1.06 €) |
0.79 C$ (0.49 €) |
-53.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.01 €) |
0.75 C$ (0.47 €) |
-53.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.62 C$ (2.24 €) |
1.48 C$ (0.92 €) |
-59.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.46 C$ (1.52 €) |
1.25 C$ (0.78 €) |
-49.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (11.16 €) |
12.90 C$ (8.00 €) |
-28.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.04 C$ (2.51 €) |
2.74 C$ (1.70 €) |
-32.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.54 C$ (2.82 €) |
4.09 C$ (2.53 €) |
-10.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (12.40 €) |
7.74 C$ (4.80 €) |
-61.3 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.17 €) |
1.93 C$ (1.20 €) |
-44.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.00 C$ (64.50 €) |
48.37 C$ (30.00 €) |
-53.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.50 C$ (2.79 €) |
6.45 C$ (4.00 €) |
+43.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.38 C$ (2.10 €) |
2.59 C$ (1.61 €) |
-23.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
38.00 C$ (23.57 €) |
24.19 C$ (15.00 €) |
-36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.53 C$ (0.95 €) |
2.93 C$ (1.81 €) |
+90.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (24,547.27 €) |
40,293.86 C$ (24,990.00 €) |
+1.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,208.37 C$ (16,874.46 €) |
39,103.75 C$ (24,251.90 €) |
+43.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
210.35 C$ (130.46 €) |
305.95 C$ (189.75 €) |
+45.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
60.57 C$ (37.57 €) |
35.13 C$ (21.78 €) |
-42.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.41 C$ (52.97 €) |
46.43 C$ (28.80 €) |
-45.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.39 C$ (36.22 €) |
69.31 C$ (42.99 €) |
+18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
27.90 C$ (17.30 €) |
34.14 C$ (21.17 €) |
+22.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.99 C$ (9.92 €) |
12.90 C$ (8.00 €) |
-19.3 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,079.76 C$ (669.66 €) |
651.41 C$ (404.00 €) |
-39.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
20,042.78 C$ (12,430.41 €) |
14,219.78 C$ (8,819.02 €) |
-29.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.08 C$ (47.18 €) |
127.58 C$ (79.13 €) |
+67.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.93 C$ (35.31 €) |
56.02 C$ (34.74 €) |
-1.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.23 C$ (75.18 €) |
133.80 C$ (82.98 €) |
+10.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
146.67 C$ (90.96 €) |
166.67 C$ (103.37 €) |
+13.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,818.12 C$ (1,127.58 €) |
778.58 C$ (482.87 €) |
-57.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,597.13 C$ (990.53 €) |
620.79 C$ (385.01 €) |
-61.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,870.28 C$ (1,780.13 €) |
1,329.09 C$ (824.29 €) |
-53.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,486.51 C$ (1,542.12 €) |
1,071.18 C$ (664.34 €) |
-56.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
634.79 C$ (393.69 €) |
405.68 C$ (251.60 €) |
-36.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
507.34 C$ (314.65 €) |
319.72 C$ (198.29 €) |
-37.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,145.55 C$ (2,571.05 €) |
1,625.55 C$ (1,008.16 €) |
-60.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.40 | 4.59 | -15.0 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 11 February 2026 | |
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