Cost of Living Comparison Between Greece and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 23.3% higher than in Greece (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 33.9% higher than in Greece | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 85.3% higher than in Greece | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 7.5% higher than in Greece | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 27.2% higher than in Greece | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 124.5% higher than in Greece | |
Restaurants | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 € | 3.40 € | +1.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 € | 2.75 € | +35.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.51 € | 2.47 € | +387.1 % |
Markets | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.74 € | 4.15 € | -27.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.73 € | +51.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.35 € | +34.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 3.22 € | -19.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.62 € | 5.76 € | +2.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.24 € | 5.90 € | +39.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.63 € | 7.70 € | +36.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.22 € | +45.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.67 € | -19.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.91 € | +54.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 2.00 € | +130.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.64 € | +26.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.67 € | +30.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.95 € | 1.69 € | +78.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.83 € | +8.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 5.99 € | -25.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.70 € | 0.91 € | -46.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.43 € | 1.50 € | -38.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 8.20 € | +78.3 % |
Transportation | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 3.00 € | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.77 € | 3.46 € | +95.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.12 € | 6.65 € | -6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,716.68 € | 28,028.45 € | +13.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.05 € | 304.06 € | +42.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.09 € | 26.99 € | +28.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.80 € | 45.75 € | +53.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.04 € | 34.26 € | -20.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.97 € | 21.01 € | -4.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.50 € | 12.00 € | +41.2 % |
Childcare | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 404.76 € | 409.67 € | +1.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,526.36 € | 11,964.14 € | +40.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.27 € | 79.06 € | -0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.92 € | 37.48 € | +7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.87 € | 86.29 € | +2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 103.12 € | 114.55 € | +11.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 495.67 € | 888.42 € | +79.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 405.16 € | 677.62 € | +67.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 835.24 € | 1,671.62 € | +100.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 697.78 € | 1,272.72 € | +82.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 248.92 € | 530.39 € | +113.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 206.30 € | 427.18 € | +107.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 939.44 € | 2,823.88 € | +200.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.49 | 3.98 | -11.4 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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