Cost of Living Comparison Between Greece and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 27.3% higher than in Greece (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 34.9% higher than in Greece | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 72.2% higher than in Greece | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 14.8% higher than in Greece | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 25.0% higher than in Greece | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 117.2% higher than in Greece | |
Restaurants | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €15.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €50.00 | €66.62 | +33.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €9.50 | €11.00 | +15.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €5.00 | €4.50 | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €5.00 | €4.00 | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.46 | €3.61 | +4.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.17 | €3.05 | +40.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €0.55 | €2.66 | +386.6 % |
Markets | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.50 | €1.17 | -22.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.15 | €1.73 | +50.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.07 | €1.41 | +32.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.89 | €3.36 | -13.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.51 | €5.85 | +6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.15 | €4.68 | +12.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.09 | €8.40 | +37.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.86 | €1.31 | +51.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.83 | €0.82 | -0.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.59 | €0.91 | +54.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.86 | €1.72 | +100.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.48 | €0.60 | +26.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.46 | €0.58 | +26.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €0.94 | €1.46 | +55.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.78 | €0.96 | +23.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €8.00 | €5.00 | -37.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.73 | €0.99 | -43.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.55 | €1.41 | -44.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €4.80 | €8.70 | +81.2 % |
Transportation | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.20 | €3.30 | +175.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 | €58.00 | +93.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.00 | €4.50 | +12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.61 | €4.02 | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €15.00 | €35.00 | +133.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.85 | €1.79 | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €24,980.00 | €29,395.00 | +17.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €23,885.26 | €34,161.03 | +43.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €190.63 | €304.88 | +59.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €21.60 | €23.38 | +8.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €28.58 | €43.27 | +51.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €43.30 | €35.89 | -17.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €20.93 | €24.62 | +17.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.25 | €13.00 | +57.6 % |
Childcare | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €412.04 | €502.67 | +22.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €8,974.38 | €15,434.81 | +72.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €77.65 | €78.62 | +1.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €34.28 | €37.14 | +8.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €83.13 | €88.05 | +5.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €105.00 | €111.33 | +6.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €487.67 | €813.00 | +66.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €388.37 | €627.84 | +61.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €836.32 | €1,504.49 | +79.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €670.01 | €1,157.43 | +72.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €256.43 | €502.02 | +95.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €198.72 | €331.10 | +66.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Greece Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,016.16 | €2,976.19 | +192.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.57 | 3.95 | -13.7 % |
| Last update: | 15 May 2026 | 15 May 2026 | |
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