Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 33.2% higher than in Russia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 26.6% higher than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 1.9% higher than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 55.4% higher than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 28.4% higher than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 1.7% higher than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₽800.00 (€9.46) |
₽1,268.87 (€15.00) |
+58.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₽3,000.00 (€35.46) |
₽4,229.55 (€50.00) |
+41.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₽500.00 (€5.91) |
₽803.62 (€9.50) |
+60.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₽150.00 (€1.77) |
₽422.96 (€5.00) |
+182.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽200.00 (€2.36) |
₽422.96 (€5.00) |
+111.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₽209.74 (€2.48) |
₽293.17 (€3.47) |
+39.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽93.11 (€1.10) |
₽184.08 (€2.18) |
+97.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₽43.49 (€0.51) |
₽46.43 (€0.55) |
+6.8 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₽95.41 (€1.13) |
₽127.16 (€1.50) |
+33.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₽53.82 (€0.64) |
₽96.78 (€1.14) |
+79.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₽54.04 (€0.64) |
₽90.12 (€1.07) |
+66.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₽136.56 (€1.61) |
₽328.94 (€3.89) |
+140.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₽408.17 (€4.83) |
₽466.70 (€5.52) |
+14.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₽193.72 (€2.29) |
₽350.17 (€4.14) |
+80.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₽373.77 (€4.42) |
₽515.69 (€6.10) |
+38.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₽66.94 (€0.79) |
₽72.88 (€0.86) |
+8.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₽67.52 (€0.80) |
₽69.84 (€0.83) |
+3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₽72.24 (€0.85) |
₽49.91 (€0.59) |
-30.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₽109.09 (€1.29) |
₽72.50 (€0.86) |
-33.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₽28.97 (€0.34) |
₽40.22 (€0.48) |
+38.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₽24.03 (€0.28) |
₽38.83 (€0.46) |
+61.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₽109.90 (€1.30) |
₽78.94 (€0.93) |
-28.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₽58.59 (€0.69) |
₽66.11 (€0.78) |
+12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₽600.00 (€7.09) |
₽676.73 (€8.00) |
+12.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₽83.69 (€0.99) |
₽145.94 (€1.73) |
+74.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽161.47 (€1.91) |
₽215.74 (€2.55) |
+33.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₽250.00 (€2.96) |
₽406.04 (€4.80) |
+62.4 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₽42.00 (€0.50) |
₽101.51 (€1.20) |
+141.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₽2,350.00 (€27.78) |
₽2,537.73 (€30.00) |
+8.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₽189.00 (€2.23) |
₽338.36 (€4.00) |
+79.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₽56.33 (€0.67) |
₽136.14 (€1.61) |
+141.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₽500.00 (€5.91) |
₽1,268.87 (€15.00) |
+153.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₽64.78 (€0.77) |
₽156.76 (€1.85) |
+142.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₽3,000,000.00 (€35,464.73) |
₽2,113,085.06 (€24,980.00) |
-29.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₽2,775,720.85 (€32,813.40) |
₽2,020,602.39 (€23,886.71) |
-27.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₽10,057.23 (€118.89) |
₽16,050.32 (€189.74) |
+59.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₽530.01 (€6.27) |
₽1,831.35 (€21.65) |
+245.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₽670.70 (€7.93) |
₽2,418.49 (€28.59) |
+260.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₽3,187.44 (€37.68) |
₽3,678.49 (€43.49) |
+15.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₽1,795.63 (€21.23) |
₽1,770.62 (€20.93) |
-1.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₽499.00 (€5.90) |
₽719.02 (€8.50) |
+44.1 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₽29,381.24 (€347.33) |
₽34,793.30 (€411.31) |
+18.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₽829,797.42 (€9,809.51) |
₽759,152.03 (€8,974.38) |
-8.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₽5,985.46 (€70.76) |
₽6,608.85 (€78.13) |
+10.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₽3,721.63 (€44.00) |
₽2,907.91 (€34.38) |
-21.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₽9,359.80 (€110.65) |
₽7,043.18 (€83.26) |
-24.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₽8,858.47 (€104.72) |
₽8,878.57 (€104.96) |
+0.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽41,965.98 (€496.10) |
₽41,271.03 (€487.89) |
-1.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽29,146.47 (€344.56) |
₽32,853.01 (€388.37) |
+12.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽74,558.99 (€881.40) |
₽70,545.37 (€833.96) |
-5.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽51,821.88 (€612.62) |
₽56,599.55 (€669.10) |
+9.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₽18,756.32 (€221.73) |
₽21,572.76 (€255.02) |
+15.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₽13,026.26 (€153.99) |
₽16,767.29 (€198.22) |
+28.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₽66,827.45 (€790.01) |
₽86,030.32 (€1,017.01) |
+28.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 21.16 | 4.57 | -78.4 % |
| Last update: | 18 May 2026 | 17 May 2026 | |
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